United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Oct 12, 2024
§ 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.
cite as: 16 USC 4001