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HR 2926 101th Congress House

Dolphin Protection and Consumer Information Act of 1990

Official title: To require tuna products to be labeled respecting the method used to catch the tuna, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 30, 1990 See on congress.gov
Animals Citizen lawsuitsConsumer educationEnvironmental ProtectionExports
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Fines (Penalties)Fish inspectionFishery productsForeign Trade and International FinanceJurisdictionLabelingMarine mammal protectionNegotiationsTuna fisheries
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 28, 1990
For Further Action See H.R.2061.
Nov 28, 1990
Some Provisions Included In H.R.2061.
Jul 25, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 10, 1990
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-579, Part I.
May 23, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
May 23, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 3, 1990
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Apr 3, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 4, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 8, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Jul 24, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, HHS, Marine Mammal Comm.
Jul 24, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Jul 19, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jul 19, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 28, 1990

For Further Action See H.R.2061.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act of 1989 - Provides for the labeling of all tuna products as "DOLPHIN SAFE" if the products are, in their entirety: (1) not caught with specified nets or technologies; and (2) regardless of the country of origin, sold or consumed in the United States.

Requires tuna products sold or consumed in the United States and not so labeled to bear the statement: "The tuna in this product has been captured with technologies that are known to kill dolphins."

Deems a can, box, or package containing any tuna product mislabeled if it is not labeled as required by these provisions, or if its label contains any false or misleading information pertaining to dolphins, whales, or other cetaceans.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration, to conduct inspections to determine if tuna products are being labeled in accordance with provisions of this Act. Authorizes any person to commence a civil action against the Secretary where there is alleged a failure of the Secretary to perform the inspection.

Provides for injunction proceedings, jurisdiction, burden of proof, trial by jury, and awarding of costs. Authorizes any U.S. citizen to seek an injunction or restraining order. Provides for criminal penalties.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2061 Procedurally related Fishery Conservation Amendments of 1990
  • HR 2948 Text similarities Dolphin Protection Act of 1989
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 10
D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Sep 10, 1990
GOSS, PORTER
· May 10, 1990
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · May 10, 1990
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 26, 1990
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jan 30, 1990
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Jan 30, 1990
FROST, MARTIN
· Nov 1, 1989
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Oct 4, 1989
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Sep 12, 1989
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 12, 1989
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· Aug 4, 1989
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jul 25, 1989
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 19, 1989
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 19, 1989
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 19, 1989
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