FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Federal Regulations and the U.S. Seafood Industry

Original title: IMPACT OF FEDERAL LABOR AND SAFETY LAWS ON THE U.S. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

January 1, 2016

seafood industry labor laws safety regulations small business economic impact

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
The committee examined the intersection of federal labor and safety laws with seafood industry operations.

Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To discuss the impact of federal labor and safety regulations on the U.S. seafood industry.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included officials from the FDA and Department of Labor, as well as representatives from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the National Fisheries Institute, and Randol Inc.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Regulatory Burden

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.

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Connected Entities

personDavid Vitter“Chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship”Map →

personSteven Solomon“Deputy Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs, FDA”Map →

personJohn P. Connelly“President, National Fisheries Institute”Map →

personJeanne Shaheen“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personPortia Wu“Assistant Secretary of the Employment and Training Administration, DOL”Map →

personMike Strain“Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry”Map →

personFrank Randol“President, Randol Inc.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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