,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bbjh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #bb1 #bjbc,mr4 ,sullivan introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,secretary of ,agriculture to provide support for domestically harvested seafood1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,seafood ,supply ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,purposes4,sec4 #c4 ,definition of ,secretary4,sec4 #d4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #e4 ,office of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration in the ,office of the ,chief ,economist4,sec4 #f4 ,wild ,,usa seafood label4,sec4 #g4 ,eligibility for commercial fishing4,sec4 #h4 ,waiver to purchase foreign seafood commodities or products4,sec4 #i4 ,business development for food security and local community resilience study and report4,sec4 #aj4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked king crab and tanner crab4,sec4 #aa4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked and canned salmon4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to support sustainable1 domestically harvested ,united ,states seafood2 7#b7 to support the consumption of domestically produced fish1 including fish produced through wild capture1 through the enhancement of seafood policies1 such as marketing1 promotion1 rural business development1 and commodity support2 7#c7 to educate and inform consumers and the public about seafood and the nutritional value of fish in the diet2 7#d7 to develop coordinated domestic fisheries and seafood marketing and promotion activities with research and development programs2 and 7#e7 to establish an ,office of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration in the ,department of ,agriculture to carry out an effective and coordinated program of seafood promotion1 research1 and consumer information designed-- 7,a7 to strengthen the position of the domestic seafood industry in the marketplace2 7,b7 to maintain1 develop1 and expand markets for seafood and seafood products2 7,c7 to enhance economic opportunities associated with domestic seafood harvest1 processing1 and production2 and 7,d7 to ensure up-to-date access to and public outreach on seafood nutritional information4 #c4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #d4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 seafood produced in the ,united ,states1 including seafood produced through wild capture and farmed-- 7,a7 contributes substantially to the national economy2 and 7,b7 could make a greater contribution to the national economy if seafood sourced from the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone were more utilized1 promoted1 and widely available2 7#b7 seafood contributes an important nutritional component to a healthy diet through the provision of essential fatty acids1 key nutrients1 and lean protein1 yet per capita seafood consumption remains below recommended levels2 7#c7 commercial fisheries and seafood production in the ,united ,states provide significant employment in-- 7,a7 coastal areas1 including remote regions with limited economies2 and 7,b7 processing and distribution centers2 7#d7 seafood and seafood products move in interstate and international commerce2 7#e7 the maintenance and expansion of existing markets1 and development of new markets1 for seafood and seafood products are vital to-- 7,a7 the welfare of seafood producers and persons concerned with harvesting1 processing1 and marketing seafood and seafood products2 and 7,b7 the general economy of the ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 local fish products are a key factor for development strategies and diversification of many rural economies4 #e4 ,office of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration in the ,office of the ,chief ,economist ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fba4 ,office of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish an ,office of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration to provide for the effective coordination of seafood policies and activities within the ,department1 and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 relating to the support of domestically harvested and processed wild and farmed seafood4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,office of the ,chief ,economist an ,office of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,office shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 the development and coordination of ,department and interagency policy on seafood1 including technological and policy input and advice on seafood issues2 7#b7 providing strategic oversight1 planning1 implementation1 communication1 and coordination of ,department and interagency activities for wild and farmed seafood-- 7,a7 to strengthen ,united ,states seafood production and seafood supply chains2 7,b7 to facilitate seafood research and nutrition science2 7,c7 to maintain1 develop1 and expand markets for seafood and seafood products2 7,d7 to incorporate seafood into economic analyses1 reviews1 and forecasts2 and 7,e7 to integrate ,united ,states seafood production into ,federal policy strategies to ensure-- 7i7 food system security and climate-resilient food production2 7ii7 rural business development to support food security and seafood production2 and 7iii7 seafood nutrition and consumption education activities2 7#c7 providing scientific and policy analysis to advise the ,secretary and the ,chief ,economist regarding the development1 availability1 promotion1 and use of seafood produced in the ,united ,states1 including seafood produced through wild capture and aquaculture1 in ,department programs and policies2 7#d7 identifying opportunities to provide integrated access for ,united ,states wild and farmed seafood producers to ,department programs to more efficiently and effectively-- 7,a7 support the modernization and development of-- 7i7 consumer education and outreach on the health and nutrition benefits of seafood consumption2 7ii7 harvesting and production technologies and processes that minimize waste and reduce environmental impacts2 7iii7 value-added seafood processing and product development2 and 7iv7 infrastructure capacity to support seafood harvesting and production in rural communities2 7,b7 strengthen capacity for local and regional seafood system development through community collaboration and expansion of local and regional supply chains2 7,c7 work to improve income and economic opportunities for seafood producers and food businesses through job creation and improved regional food system infrastructure1 especially in rural communities2 7,d7 serve as a conduit of information regarding ,department application eligibility and processes to support domestically harvested1 wild-sourced seafood in ,department food commodity programs2 and 7,e7 increase access to1 and use of1 seafood in the school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 to levels commensurate with ,food and ,drug ,administration dietary guidelines2 and 7#e7 performing such other functions as may be required by law or prescribed by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,interagency agreement for coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,in support of the responsibilities described in subsection 7c71 the ,office shall provide leadership to ensure coordination of interagency activities with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 and other ,federal and ,state agencies4 7#b7 ,interagency agreement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,office shall develop an agreement to be entered into between the ,department and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to enhance seafood purchases through the school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq474 7,b7 ,requirements ,the agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall establish information-sharing protocols1 including sharing the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration's list of domestic seafood vendors with the ,department4 7e7 ,outreach ,the ,office shall consult with wild and farmed seafood harvesters and producers that may be affected by policies or actions of the ,department1 as necessary1 in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,office described in subsection 7c74 7f7 ,director ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,director of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh2 and 7#b7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbi through #bjcc4 4 #f4 ,wild ,,usa seafood label ,title ,,ii of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,h ,wild ,,usa ,seafood ,label #bih;,a4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,fish ,the term fish means finfish1 mollusks1 crustaceans1 and all other forms of aquatic animal and plant life other than aquatic mammals and birds4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #bih;,b4 ,wild ,,usa ,seafood label 7a7 ,in general ,a retailer of fish or person engaged in the business of supplying fish to a retailer may label the fish as wild ,,usa seafood1 wild ,american seafood1 or any equivalent designation only if-- 7#a7 the fish is naturally born in the wild or hatchery-originated fish released in the wild2 7#b7 the fish is caught1 taken1 or harvested from-- 7,a7 waters within the exclusive economic zone 7as defined in section #ajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,b7 navigable waters 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb772 and 7#c7 if the fish is caught1 taken1 or harvested by a vessel1 such vessel is a vessel of the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #c of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fisheries ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb774 7b7 ,method of notification 7#a7 ,in general ,the information described in subsection 7a7 may be provided to consumers by means of a label1 stamp1 mark1 placard1 or other clear and visible sign on the fish or on the package1 display1 holding unit1 or bin containing the fish at the final point of sale to consumers4 7#b7 ,labeled commodities ,if fish is already individually labeled for retail sale with the label described in subsection 7a71 the retailer shall not be required to provide any additional information to comply with this section4 #bih;,c4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,warnings ,if the ,secretary determines that a retailer of fish or person engaged in the business of supplying fish to a retailer is in violation of section #bih;,b1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notify the retailer or person of the determination of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 provide the retailer or person a #cj-;day period1 beginning on the date on which the retailer or person receives the notice under paragraph 7#a7 from the ,secretary1 during which the retailer or person may take necessary steps to comply with section #bih;,b4 7b7 ,fines 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may fine a retailer or person under paragraph 7#b7 if1 on completion of the #cj-;day period described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary determines that the retailer or person-- 7,a7 has not made a good faith effort to comply with section #bih;,b2 and 7,b7 continues to willfully violate section #bih;,b with respect to the violation about which the retailer or person received notification under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,notice and hearing2 amount ,after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the ,secretary with respect to the violation described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may fine the retailer or person in an amount of not more than #aj1jjj for each violation4 #bih;,d4 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this subtitle4 4 #g4 ,eligibility for commercial fishing ,section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking in1 fish farming and inserting the following3 8in-- 7,a7 fish farming2 and 7,b7 in the case of assistance under subtitle ,b1 commercial fishing 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking shall and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8includes-- 7,a7 fish farming2 and 7,b7 in the case of assistance under subtitle ,b1 commercial fishing4 4 #h4 ,waiver to purchase foreign seafood commodities or products 7a7 ,definition of foreign seafood commodity or product ,section #ab7n77#a7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7n77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through the term in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,domestic commodity or product ,the term 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,foreign seafood commodity or product ,the term foreign seafood commodity or product means a seafood commodity or product other than-- 7i7 a seafood commodity that is produced in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 a seafood product that is processed in the ,united ,states substantially using seafood commodities that are produced in the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,waiver ,section #ab7n77#b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7n77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking for the school lunch and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8for-- 7,i7 the school lunch program under this ,act1 including any snacks served under that program2 or 7,,ii7 the school breakfast program under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,waiver 7i7 ,waiver request ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a school food authority shall request from the ,secretary a waiver of subparagraph 7,a7 to purchase foreign seafood commodities or products4 7ii7 ,exception ,a school food authority may purchase foreign seafood commodities or products without requesting a waiver under clause 7i7 if those seafood commodities or products are not-- 7,i7 produced domestically2 or 7,,ii7 available domestically4 7iii7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary may not provide a waiver under clause 7i7 unless-- 7,i7 the seafood commodities or products for which the waiver is requested are not produced domestically in sufficient quantities or of satisfactory quality2 and 7,,ii7 the school food authority enters into an agreement under clause 7iv74 7iv7 ,agreement ,the ,secretary may not provide a waiver under clause 7i7 unless the school food authority requesting the waiver agrees to make a notification of the waiver publicly available on the website of the school food authority not later than #cj days after receiving the waiver4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ab7n7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7n77 is amended1 in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 by striking ,paragraph 7#b77;,a7 each place it appears and inserting ,subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,plan ,to increase seafood in the ,national ,school ,lunch ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,office of ,seafood ,policy and ,program ,integration pursuant to section #fba of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih1 that ,office shall develop a plan to address factors affecting increased access to1 and use of1 seafood in the school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 to levels commensurate with ,food and ,drug ,administration dietary guidelines4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 specify how the ,secretary will enhance nutrition education1 recipes1 and training relating to seafood and seafood preparation2 7,b7 identify how the ,secretary will work with seafood vendors to allow for the purchase of smaller quantities of seafood2 7,c7 establish additional flexibilities to allow school food authorities and ,states to procure items from local food vendors directly2 7,d7 describe how the ,secretary will provide enhanced technical assistance for school food authorities and ,states to support seafood purchases2 and 7,e7 describe any other actions identified to enhance the availability of seafood in the national school lunch program4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section affects the requirements under section #dbjg of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd74 #i4 ,business development for food security and local community resilience study and report 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study identifying barriers to local and regional food production1 processing1 and market delivery in locations facing food security challenges1 including ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 and insular areas4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 and recommended congressional actions to reduce the barriers described in that subsection and foster relevant local community resilience and business development4 7c7 ,inclusions ,the study and report described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall identify-- 7#a7 barriers specific to local and regional fishing industries2 7#b7 infrastructure deficiencies in the fishing1 traditional commodity agriculture1 livestock1 and specialty crops industries contributing to food insecurity2 and 7#c7 logistical and transportation barriers to improving food security through business development4 #aj4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked king crab and tanner crab ,section #bha7g77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch7g77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 by striking includes a fillet and inserting the following3 8includes-- 7i7 a fillet 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 whole cooked king crab and tanner crab and cooked king crab and tanner crab sections4 4 #aa4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked and canned salmon ,section #bha7g77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch7g77;,b77 7as amended by section #aj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 cooked and canned salmon4 4