MARA Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-07-31T03:26:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9673 MARA Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/31/2026, 3:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9673

The bill, titled "To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects, to establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, to support aquaculture workforce development and working waterfronts, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 14, 2026, under the designation H.R. 9673. The bill aims to mandate the establishment of an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects, create Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, provide support for aquaculture workforce development, and enhance working waterfronts, among other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9673

Bill HR 9673 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2026. Bill HR 9673 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2026. Bill HR 9673's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 14, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9673

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9673

To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects, to establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, to support aquaculture workforce development and working waterfronts, and for other purposes.