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- H.R.3806
H.R.3806: Alaskan Pollock and Golden King Crab Labeling Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 22, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 23, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Alaskan Pollock and Golden King Crab Labeling Act This bill declares the acceptable market name of Gadus chalcogrammus is "pollock" and the acceptable market name of Lithodes aequispinus is "golden king crab." This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the sale of pollock labeled "Alaskan pollock" or "Alaska pollock" only if the pollock was harvested in the exclusive economic zone or state waters adjacent to Alaska.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 23, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 22, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Oct. 22, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) |