Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8146
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Imported Seafood Testing Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 1, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8146
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Louisiana
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
September 1, 2020
Actions (2)
09/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:03 PM