Ban C-FOOD Act

The Ban C-FOOD Act prohibits U.S. imports of seafood and aquaculture products from China for a period beginning one year after enactment and ending once three certifications are submitted to Congress. These certifications require the State Department to confirm China’s fishing fleets aren’t using forced labor, the Commerce Department to verify no excessive subsidies exist, and the Defense Department to certify Chinese fleets won’t be used in a Taiwan invasion. The bill also imposes financial sanctions on entities facilitating illegal transshipment of Chinese seafood into the U.S. and authorizes tariffs to prevent such imports. It mandates a congressional report within 90 days detailing U.S. efforts to combat illegal fishing and forced labor in China’s seafood industry, including funding requests.