SB3417: Ban C-FOOD Act Ban China’s Forbidden Operations in the Oceanic Domain Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to prohibit the importation of seafood and aquaculture products from the People's Republic of China.
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The Ban C-FOOD Act would stop the United States from importing seafood and aquaculture products (farmed fish and shellfish) from China. The bill applies to all seafood products, including wild-caught and farm-raised varieties. Tom Cotton, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Rick Scott sponsored the bill. It is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has just been formally submitted to Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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SB3417: Ban C-FOOD Act Ban China’s Forbidden Operations in the Oceanic Domain Act