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S.3518: Fair Trade in Seafood Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about foreign trade and international finance
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Fair Trade in Seafood Act - Declares that it shall be a principal objective of the United States in negotiations for a trade agreement to: (1) eliminate or reduce fisheries subsidies provided by foreign countries that unfairly distort markets to the detriment of U.S. commercial fishing interests and perpetuate unsustainable fishing practices, and (2) ensure that any commitments with respect to such subsidies are enforceable under appropriate...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Aug. 2, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |