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S. 1245 (101st)

Fish Safety Act of 1990

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Introduced

22 June 1989

Last action

10 July 1990 · Committee

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

14 January 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Federal Fish Inspection Act - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to add a new title relating to fish inspection. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an inspection program designed to ensure the safety and wholesomeness of fish and fish products. Requires the program to: (1) cover processing, storage, and handling; (2) include imported and domestic fish products; (3) provide for registration and inspection of fish processing facilities and vessels; and (4) identify geographic areas producing products that exceed the safety standards developed under the title added by this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish standards governing: (1) sanitary conditions and processing, storage, and handling practices; (2) the safety and wholesomeness of fish products; and (3) packaging and labeling. Directs the Secretary to carry out monitoring and surveillance to assure compliance with such standards. Requires the compliance system to: (1) be in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point method; (2) provide for the appointment and training of inspection officers; (3) contain reporting and recordkeeping requirements; and (4) provide for enforcement, including civil and criminal penalties. Directs the Secretary to conduct and support research with respect to: (1) testing the methodology for biological and chemical contaminants; (2) inspection techniques and procedures; and (3) sanitation practices for processing, transportation, and storage. Directs the Secretary to conduct and support public education programs in furtherance of the title added by this Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) avoid duplication of Federal and State efforts; (2) minimize disruption in the fish industry; (3) consult with other Federal agencies; (4) provide technical, advisory, and financial assistance to States to encourage State programs consistent with the title added by this Act; and (5) ensure establishment of arrangements with foreign nations to ensure mutual acceptance of standards and inspection programs. Makes title I through IV of the Federal Meat Inspection Act inapplicable to the title added by this Act. Authorizes appropriations for each fiscal year.

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Timeline

  1. 22 June 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 July 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.

    Source: Committee

  4. 28 August 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 October 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Agriculture. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 June 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 22 June 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Agriculture. Reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-335.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 June 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Agriculture. Reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-335.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 June 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce by unanimous consent until the close of business July 10, 1990.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 10 July 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 10 July 1990

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged. Pursuant to the order of June 26, 1990.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 10 July 1990

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged. Pursuant to the order of June 26, 1990.

    Source: Committee

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