The bill would prohibit seafood products connected to the People’s Republic of China from being procured, served, or sold in congressional dining facilities. The definition includes seafood caught, raised, produced, or processed in China, as well as seafood harvested or processed by certain Chinese-owned, operated, registered, or flagged vessels. Hong Kong and Macau are included; Taiwan is excluded. Covered entities would have 180 days after enactment to issue regulations. The bill was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
The restriction would apply to dining facilities in Capitol buildings and on the Capitol Grounds. It would not, under the text provided, restrict seafood sales elsewhere.
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