S.130: Truth in Tuna Labeling Act of 2003

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Jan. 9, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2003

Bill Summary

Truth in Tuna Labeling Act of 2003 - Amends the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act to declare that a tuna product labeled "dolphin safe" violates the Federal Trade Commission Act unless it is accompanied by a certificate stating that no dolphins were intentionally chased or harassed during the particular voyage on which the tuna were caught using purse seine nets.Applies this mandate to tuna products harvested either outside or inside...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with S.130.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 9, 2003

Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

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