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Ban on Russian Seafood Imports: Supporting US Fishermen

This new law prohibits the import of seafood and seafood products from Russia into the United States. This aims to level the playing field, as Russia previously banned US seafood imports. The ban will be lifted once Russia allows US seafood products again.
Key points
Consumers might notice changes in the availability of certain seafood products in stores, as imports from Russia will cease.
The law aims to support American seafood producers who lost their market in Russia.
The ban is temporary and will be lifted if Russia removes its import restrictions on US products.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3614
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

United States-Russian Federation Seafood Reciprocity Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3614.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Consumers might notice changes in the availability of certain seafood products in stores, as imports from Russia will cease.
  • The law aims to support American seafood producers who lost their market in Russia.
  • The ban is temporary and will be lifted if Russia removes its import restrictions on US products.
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 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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