To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 4165

119th Congress

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Crenshaw

Representative

Republican

TX-2

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill would prohibit the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia into the United States. The prohibition would end 90 days after the President certifies that Russia has lifted its own ban on U.S. seafood imports.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

SponsorDan Crenshaw (R-TX)

Introduced6/26/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

This bill would prohibit the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia into the United States. The prohibition would end 90 days after the President certifies that Russia has lifted its own ban on U.S. seafood imports.

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This bill would prohibit the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia into the United States. The prohibition would end 90 days after the President certifies that Russia has lifted its own ban on U.S. seafood imports.

Bill Number: 4165
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 4165
Sponsor: Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Summary: This bill would prohibit the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia into the United States. The prohibition would end 90 days after the President certifies that Russia has lifted its own ban on U.S. seafood imports.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia into the United States. The prohibition would end 90 days after the President certifies that Russia has lifted its own ban on U.S. seafood imports.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

United States-Russian Federation Seafood Reciprocity Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia. This prohibition applies to seafood products of Russian origin, including any such product that is incorporated into another product or that is substantially transformed in a country other than Russia. The prohibition shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Russian government has terminated its prohibition on the importation of seafood products from the United States. Upon making such a certification, the President shall notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection with respect to the termination date.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans the importation of Russian seafood and seafood products into the United States
The ban would end once the President certifies that Russia has lifted its ban on U.S. seafood imports
The ban applies to seafood products of Russian origin, even if they are incorporated into other products or substantially transformed in another country

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact American consumers, seafood importers, and Russian seafood producers. It could lead to higher seafood prices in the U.S. if Russian imports are replaced with more expensive alternatives. Russian seafood producers would lose access to the lucrative U.S. market. Overall, the bill aims to apply economic pressure on Russia by restricting a key export industry.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4165, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4165