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Introduced
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
In Committee
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide support for domestically harvested seafood, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the National Seafood Supply Act of 2023, aims to support the domestic seafood industry in the United States. It establishes an Office of Seafood Policy and Program Integration within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate seafood-related policies and activities, including marketing, promotion, research, and consumer information. The bill also creates a "Wild USA Seafood" label to identify seafood caught in U.S. waters, expands eligibility for commercial fishing in certain rural development programs, requires waivers for schools to purchase foreign seafood, and mandates country-of-origin labeling for certain cooked and canned seafood products. The overall goal is to strengthen the domestic seafood industry, increase seafood consumption, and ensure food security and resilience, particularly in rural and remote communities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 06/22/2023)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2208/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2208/BILLS-118s2208is.pdf |
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