This bill allows fish sellers to market Stenotomus chrysops, a species commonly known as scup or northern porgy, under the name "Silver Sea Bream" without violating federal food labeling laws. Currently, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act restricts how fish can be named for commercial sale, and this legislation simply adds "Silver Sea Bream" to the list of acceptable market names for this particular species. The bill affects seafood producers, retailers, and distributors who handle this fish, as well as consumers purchasing it under this new market name. There is no funding or specific implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation. The bill was introduced in September 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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