April 30, 2026 — Commercial fishing groups are pointing to renewed momentum in Congress after the House of Representatives advanced a Farm Bill that includes several long-sought seafood provisions, a move that advocates say aligns with broader efforts to advance legislation like the FISH Act.
The Fishing Communities Coalition (FCC) said the House-passed bill marks a step toward integrating U.S. seafood more fully into federal food policy– something industry leaders have pushed for years.
The legislation includes provisions aimed at formalizing a USDA Office of Seafood, expanding opportunities for domestically harvested seafood in federal purchasing programs, and better aligning nutrition policy with American food production.