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H127Introduced in the House

Prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption

Introduced

Introduced by Christopher Hendricks, District 11-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to establish penalties for the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption. Agriculture.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see H4422

September 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  4. Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

  5. Accompanied a new draft, see H4422

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