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H.R. 8146

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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
September 1, 2020
Cosponsors (0)
None
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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.

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