Imported Seafood Testing Act
- Last Action
- 2/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-02-23Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-02-23Introduced in House
- 2021-02-23Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-23 (00)
Imported Seafood Testing Act
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect a certain amount of imported seafood each year and contains other provisions related to imported seafood.
Specifically, the FDA must inspect at least 20% of all imported seafood each year and must also inspect the first 15 shipments imported into the United States by a new exporter.
The bill also imposes various requirements and penalties for failed inspections, including by (1) requiring the destruction of a shipment that would have caused significant health risks, and (2) barring imports from a country with a pattern of failed inspections.
The bill also imposes civil penalties for knowingly making a false statement with respect to such inspections or misbranding imported seafood.
Cosponsors (1)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Intergovernmental relations
- Seafood
- State and local government operations
- Trade restrictions
- User charges and fees
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