Legis Daily

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood.

USA115th CongressHR-6212| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2018
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Agriculture and Food

Food supply, safety, and labelingIntergovernmental relationsSeafoodState and local government operationsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood.

USA115th CongressHR-6212| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2018
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 25, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Energy and Commerce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food supply, safety, and labelingIntergovernmental relationsSeafoodState and local government operationsTrade restrictionsUser charges and fees