Imported Seafood Testing Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 23, 2021)
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.
What just happenedFeb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 23, 2021
- Feb 24, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 23, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House