Stronger America Through Seafood

Stronger America Through Seafood Hosts Legislative Fly-In, Advocates for Expansion of Offshore Aquaculture on Capitol Hill

November 6, 2023 Stronger America Through Seafood  

Industry coalition Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) is hosting a legislative fly-in starting today, Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 8. Seafood industry representatives from across the country will meet with congressional offices in the U.S. House and Senate to raise awareness of and advocate for the expansion of the American fish farming industry through offshore aquaculture. …

Companion Bill Introduced in U.S. House to Facilitate Growth of Offshore Aquaculture Industry in America

June 15, 2023 Stronger America Through Seafood  

On June 12, Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Ed Case (D-HI-01) and Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) re-introduced the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act in the 118th Congress. The House bill is companion legislation to the AQUAA Act introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) last week. …

Stronger America Through Seafood Urges Congress to Support $25 Million in Funding for the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Aquaculture Office

March 29, 2023 Stronger America Through Seafood  

Industry coalition Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate Committees on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies today urging Congress to support annual funding for NOAA Fisheries’ National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)’s Aquaculture Office in the fiscal year 2024 Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Act. …

Stronger America Through Seafood Applauds NOAA’s Commitment to Increase American Aquaculture Production

March 23, 2023 Stronger America Through Seafood  

Industry coalition Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) submitted a letter of support to NOAA Fisheries in support of the agency’s Draft National Seafood Strategy during the current public comment period. The National Seafood Strategy outlines the agency’s plans for supporting a thriving domestic U.S. seafood economy, including through increased sustainable U.S. aquaculture, to enhance the resilience of the seafood sector in the face of climate change and other challenges. …

Stronger America Through Seafood Announces Drue Banta Winters as New Campaign Manager

February 10, 2023 Stronger America Through Seafood

Industry coalition Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) has announced Drue Banta Winters as Campaign Manager. Drue is a seasoned government affairs and strategic communications advisor with two decades of experience who will lead SATS in its mission to build support and secure passage of federal legislation for expanded U.S. offshore aquaculture. …