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Imported Seafood Testing Act

USA117th CongressHR-1236| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2021
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8146
Imported Seafood Testing Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8146
    Imported Seafood Testing Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8732: Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act
Civil actions and liabilityFood supply, safety, and labelingIntergovernmental relationsSeafoodState and local government operationsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees

Imported Seafood Testing Act

USA117th CongressHR-1236| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8146
Imported Seafood Testing Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8146
    Imported Seafood Testing Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8732: Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFood supply, safety, and labelingIntergovernmental relationsSeafoodState and local government operationsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees