Dolphin Protection and Consumer Information Act of 1990

Summary

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act of 1989 - Provides for the labeling of all tuna products as "DOLPHIN SAFE" if the products are, in their entirety: (1) not caught with specified nets or technologies; and (2) regardless of the country of origin, sold or consumed in the United States. Requires tuna products sold or consumed in the United States and not so labeled to bear the statement: "The tuna in this product has been captured with technologies that are known to kill dolphins." Deems a can, box, or package containing any tuna product mislabeled if it is not labeled as required by these provisions, or if its label contains any false or misleading information pertaining to dolphins, whales, or other cetaceans. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration, to conduct inspections to determine if tuna products are being labeled in accordance with provisions of this Act. Authorizes any person to commence a civil action against the Secretary where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary to perform the inspection. Provides for injunction proceedings, jurisdiction, burden of proof, trial by jury, and awarding of costs. Authorizes any U.S. citizen to seek an injunction or restraining order. Provides for criminal penalties.

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Timeline

1. 19 July 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 July 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 July 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 July 1989

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, HHS, Marine Mammal Comm.

   Source: Committee

5. 24 July 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

6. 8 August 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

   Source: Committee

7. 4 October 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 3 April 1990

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

   Source: Committee

9. 3 April 1990

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 15 May 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 15 May 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

12. 23 May 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

13. 23 May 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 10 July 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-579, Part I.

    Source: Committee

15. 10 July 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-579, Part I.

    Source: Committee

16. 25 July 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

17. 28 November 1990

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.2061.

    Source: Committee

18. 28 November 1990

    Committee

    Some Provisions Included In H.R.2061.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · — · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 10 July 1990

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Sponsors

• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. James, Craig T. [R-FL-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor

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Related records

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