The Congress finds that—
the commercial fishing industry of the United States significantly contributes to the national economy, and could make a greater contribution if fish resources within the United States Exclusive Economic Zone were more fully utilized;
the commercial fisheries of the United States provide significant employment in coastal areas and in processing and distribution centers;
fish contribute an important nutritional component to the American diet;
increased consumption of seafood in the United States could significantly lower the risk of many cardiovascular diseases;
Federally supported development programs for commercial fisheries are unable to meet present and future marketing needs;
many fish species are underutilized by the United States fishing industry because of underdeveloped markets; and
the United States fishing industry has the potential to expand greatly its contribution to interstate and foreign commerce, favorably affecting the balance of trade.
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Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 201100 Stat. 3715
section 713c–3 of Title 15“This title [enacting this chapter and amending , Commerce and Trade] may be cited as the ‘Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986’.”
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Report to Congress on Fish and Seafood Promotion
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section 713c–3 of Title 15“The Secretary shall, not later than , submit to the Congress a report on the effectiveness of the implementation of this title [enacting this chapter and amending , Commerce and Trade] in achieving the purposes of this title.”
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