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Combating Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor in Seafood Industry

This act aims to ensure that seafood available in the U.S. market comes from legal sources and is not a result of forced labor. It introduces new rules for tracking seafood products from catch to sale, which is intended to protect consumers from fraud and support ethical practices in the industry. This will give citizens greater confidence in the quality and origin of the seafood they purchase.
Key points
All imported seafood will require documented origin, making it harder to sell products from illegal fishing or those involving forced labor.
Controls and audits of imported seafood will be strengthened, especially for products from countries with a high risk of illegal fishing or forced labor.
New labeling requirements for seafood will be introduced, including detailed information on catch location, method, and date, increasing transparency for consumers.
State authorities will gain the power to sue companies for seafood fraud, enhancing consumer protection at the local level.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3075
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3075.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All imported seafood will require documented origin, making it harder to sell products from illegal fishing or those involving forced labor.
  • Controls and audits of imported seafood will be strengthened, especially for products from countries with a high risk of illegal fishing or forced labor.
  • New labeling requirements for seafood will be introduced, including detailed information on catch location, method, and date, increasing transparency for consumers.
  • State authorities will gain the power to sue companies for seafood fraud, enhancing consumer protection at the local level.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 493.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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