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Dolphin Protection and Consumer Information Act of 1990

Introduced: July 19, 1989 See on congress.gov

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

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.

What's happening now November 28, 1990

For Further Action See H.R.2061.

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