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H.R. 8146

Imported Seafood Testing Act

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3](R-LA)Sponsor
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Imported Seafood Testing Act — Informed