16 U.S.C. § 4001 — Congressional findings

The Congress finds that— (1) 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; (2) the commercial fisheries of the United States provide significant employment in coastal areas and in processing and distribution centers; (3) fish contribute an important nutritional component to the American diet; (4) increased consumption of seafood in the United States could significantly lower the risk of many cardiovascular diseases; (5) Federally supported development programs for commercial fisheries are unable to meet present and future marketing needs; (6) many fish species are underutilized by the United States fishing industry because of underdeveloped markets; and (7) the United States fishing industry has the potential to expand greatly its contribution to interstate and foreign commerce, favorably affecting the balance of trade. ( Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 202 , Nov. 14, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3715 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Short Title Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 201 , Nov. 14, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3715 , provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and amending section 713c–3 of Title 15 , Commerce and Trade] may be cited as the ‘ Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of 1986 ’.” Report to Congress on Fish and Seafood Promotion Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 219 , Nov. 14, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3731 , provided that: “The Secretary shall, not later than March 1, 1989 , submit to the Congress a report on the effectiveness of the implementation of this title [enacting this chapter and amending section 713c–3 of Title 15 , Commerce and Trade] in achieving the purposes of this title.” CFR Title Parts 15 904 50 270

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