- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jun 4, 2025
What it does
The OCTOPUS Act of 2025 would prohibit the federal government from authorizing commercial octopus farming in U.S. waters, the exclusive economic zone, and territories, and would ban the import and reexport of farmed octopus and related products. It requires importers to certify that octopus is not commercially farmed, establishes civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation, and mandates reporting of harvest methods for octopus imports. Exceptions apply for octopus used in accredited aquariums, zoos, research, or breeding programs. The Secretaries of Commerce and Interior must issue final rules within one year of enactment to enforce these prohibitions.
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