Sec. 4. Sense of Congress
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It is the sense of Congress that— seafood produced in the United States, including seafood produced through wild capture and farmed— contributes substantially to the national economy; and could make a greater contribution to the national economy if seafood sourced from the United States exclusive economic zone were more utilized, promoted, and widely available; seafood contributes an important nutritional component to a healthy diet through the provision of essential fatty acids, key nutrients, and lean protein, yet per capita seafood consumption remains below recommended levels; commercial fisheries and seafood production in the United States provide significant employment in— coastal areas, including remote regions with limited economies; and processing and distribution centers; seafood and seafood products move in interstate and international commerce; the maintenance and expansion of existing markets, and development of new markets, for seafood and seafood products are vital to— the welfare of seafood producers and persons concerned with harvesting, processing, and marketing seafood and seafood products; and the general economy of the United States; and local fish products are a key factor for development strategies and diversification of many rural economies.