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 SubsidiariesShort TitlePub. 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 PromotionPub. 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.”