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S. 5479

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A bill to prohibit Chinese seafood products in congressional dining facilities, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Introduced
September 23, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This bill would ban seafood products from China in all congressional dining facilities, including cafeterias and restaurants located in the Capitol building and on Capitol grounds. The prohibition covers seafood that is fished, harvested, raised, produced, or processed in China, as well as seafood caught or processed by Chinese-owned or Chinese-flagged vessels. The bill defines China broadly to include Hong Kong and Macau but excludes Taiwan. Congressional committees and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol would be responsible for implementing the ban through regulations, which must be established within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The legislation contains no explicit funding requirements or budgetary impact estimates.

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