FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Russian Seafood Import Ban and Supply Chain Tracking

Original title: RUSSIAN SEAFOOD BAN IMPLEMENTATION AND SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examines the enforcement mechanisms for the U.S. ban on Russian seafood, which directly impacts the regulatory requirements for seafood importers and the transparency of the domestic seafood supply chain.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Seafood importers

Importers must comply with new regulatory requirements and documentation standards to prove the origin of seafood products.

Customs and Border Protection

The agency is responsible for enforcing the import ban at the border.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife held an on April 7, 2022, to review the implementation of the federal ban on Russian seafood imports. The hearing focused on how the government enforces this ban and the broader challenges of tracking seafood origins in the global supply chain.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on April 7, 2022, to review the implementation of the President's Executive Order banning Russian seafood imports.
The Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife conducted the oversight hearing.
The hearing included testimony from experts regarding seafood traceability and the effectiveness of current import bans.
The record includes submissions from Customs and Border Protection and an article from Business Insider regarding the subject matter.
Opening statements were limited to the Chairman and the Ranking Member to expedite witness testimony.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to conduct oversight on how the federal government is implementing the ban on Russian seafood imports and to discuss challenges in tracking seafood through the supply chain.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included experts from The Center for Advanced Defense Studies, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, The China Ocean Institute, and the Stimson Center.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Supply Chain Transparency

The hearing highlights a shift toward requiring greater traceability in the seafood industry to enforce geopolitical sanctions.

Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife

Connected Entities

personCliff Bentz“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personTabitha Grace Mallory“Witness, Founder and CEO of The China Ocean Institute”Map →

personJared Huffman“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife”Map →

personAustin Brush“Witness, Senior Analyst at The Center for Advanced Defense Studies”Map →

personMike Lahar“Witness, Chair of the Regulatory Agencies Committee, NCBFFAA”Map →

personSally Yozell“Witness, Senior Fellow and Director of Environmental Security at the Stimson Cen”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife“Congressional body conducting the oversight hearing”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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