No PRC Seafood in Congress Act

Key Points

• This bill would stop all cafeterias and restaurants in the U.S. Capitol from serving seafood that comes from China. This includes fish caught by Chinese ships or processed in Chinese factories.
• The plan aims to address reports of forced labor in the Chinese fishing industry. Lawmakers argue that it is currently too hard to prove that Chinese seafood is made under fair working conditions.
• Food suppliers would have to certify exactly where their seafood was caught and processed. They would also need to keep detailed records to prove they are following the new rules.
• The ban covers all types of fish and shellfish, as well as any meals where seafood is a main ingredient. It would apply to both the House and Senate sides of the Capitol complex.
• If the bill passes, officials would have 180 days to set up the new rules for all dining halls and eateries on the Capitol grounds.

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