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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Federal Regulations and the U.S. Seafood Industry
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on May 6, 2015, to examine how federal labor and safety laws affect the U.S. seafood industry. The committee heard testimony from federal agency officials and industry representatives regarding the economic and operational impacts of these regulations.
The hearing explored the regulatory environment for a sector that supports 20,000 jobs in Louisiana alone and provides a significant portion of the nation's domestic oyster, shrimp, and crab supply.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Seafood industry businesses
These businesses must comply with federal labor and safety laws discussed during the hearing.
Gulf States seafood workers
Workers are subject to the labor and safety standards enforced by federal agencies.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 6, 2015, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The Louisiana seafood industry supports 20,000 jobs and has an annual economic impact of over $1.7 billion.
- Gulf States produce 70 percent of the nation's oysters and 69 percent of domestic shrimp.
- The hearing featured two panels: one with federal agency officials (FDA, DOL) and one with industry stakeholders.
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- The committee examined the intersection of federal labor and safety laws with seafood industry operations.
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The hearing highlights a specific effort by the Senate Small Business Committee to evaluate the cumulative impact of federal labor and safety laws on the seafood sector.
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