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New Labeling Standard: Guaranteeing Seafood is Wild-Caught in US Waters.

This law establishes a new, official "Wild USA Seafood" label for fish and shellfish caught in US waters by US vessels. For consumers, this means greater transparency, ensuring that products bearing this mark meet strict criteria regarding their origin and wild nature. Retailers who willfully misuse this label face significant fines up to $10,000 per violation.
Key points
Creation of the official "Wild USA Seafood" designation for consumer clarity regarding origin and method of catch.
The label can only be used for fish naturally born or hatchery-released, caught within the US exclusive economic zone or navigable waters by a US vessel.
Retailers intentionally mislabeling products face fines up to $10,000 per violation after a 30-day warning period.
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Print number: 118_S_2182
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wild USA Seafood Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2182.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the official "Wild USA Seafood" designation for consumer clarity regarding origin and method of catch.
  • The label can only be used for fish naturally born or hatchery-released, caught within the US exclusive economic zone or navigable waters by a US vessel.
  • Retailers intentionally mislabeling products face fines up to $10,000 per violation after a 30-day warning period.
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. Murkowski, Lisa [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 2025-12-26.

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