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OCTOPUS Act of 2025

6/12/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 1947

This bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, is aimed at preventing the Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce from permitting commercial octopus aquaculture activities in the United States, its exclusive economic zone, and surrounding waters.

Current Status of Bill S 1947

Bill S 1947 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2025. Bill S 1947 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 4, 2025.  Bill S 1947's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1947

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1947

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1947

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce from authorizing commercial octopus aquaculture operations in the United States, the exclusive economic zone, and the waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce from authorizing commercial octopus aquaculture operations in the United States, the exclusive economic zone, and the waters of the United States, and for other purposes.

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