Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 25, 2018Agriculture and Food
H.R. 6212
Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 25, 2018)
Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the importation of any seafood from a foreign country unless the country complies with U.S. standards for seafood manufacturing, processing, and holding. Among other requirements, the bill requires an annual inspection of each foreign facility that exports seafood to the United States to ensure compliance with U.S. standards.
What just happenedJun 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 25, 2018
- Jun 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House