Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act (HR)
January 16, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
The bill establishes the legislative framework for potential changes to how imported seafood is inspected and regulated, which could impact food safety requirements for international suppliers and domestic importers.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Seafood importers
Importers would be subject to any new safety standards or inspection requirements established by the bill if it becomes law.
Committee on Energy and Commerce
The committee is responsible for reviewing and considering the provisions of the bill.
Committee on Agriculture
The committee is responsible for reviewing and considering the provisions of the bill.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill is titled the 'Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act'.
- The bill is designated as an 'HR' (House of Representatives) bill.
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- The Speaker of the House will determine the duration of the committee review period.
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Why It Matters
The bill establishes the legislative framework for potential changes to how imported seafood is inspected and regulated, which could impact food safety requirements for international suppliers and domestic importers.
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Lobbying Activity
PICARD KENTZ & ROWE LLP
on behalf of SOUTHERN SHRIMP ALLIANCE
PICARD KENTZ & ROWE LLP
on behalf of SOUTHERN SHRIMP ALLIANCE
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