H.R. 3706 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

SUSHI Act

What it does

Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to jointly develop a standard methodology based on chemical analysis for identifying the country of origin of seafood to support enforcement against illegal, unreported.
Requires the methodology to minimize processing time, use a portable field kit that one individual can carry, and be usable on prepared seafood including ceviche, sashimi, sushi, and poke.
Mandates pilot studies on red snapper and tuna species as examples of stationary and highly migratory stocks during methodology development.
Requires the Under Secretary to submit a report to Congress within 2 years detailing the methodology, an operationalization plan, and any determinations regarding impracticality or alternative approaches.

Feb 11, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Committee: House Natural Resources