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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 Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
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)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jan. 9, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |