Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

16 U.S.C. § 4002

Congressional statement of purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to—
(1)
strengthen the competitive position of the United States commercial fishing industry in the domestic and international marketplace;
(2)
encourage the development and utilization of all species of fish available for harvest by the United States fishing industry;
(3)
encourage the utilization of domestically-produced fish through enhancement of markets, promotion, and public relations;
(4)
help the United States fishing industry develop methods to improve quality and efficiency in the marketplace;
(5)
educate and inform consumers on the use of fish;
(6)
develop better coordination of fisheries marketing and promotion activities with commercial fisheries research and development programs; and
(7)
educate and inform the public about the nutritional value of fish in the diet.

Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 203100 Stat. 3716(, , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 99–659100 Stat. 3715section 4001 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.