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Safer Shrimp Imports Act
Sponsored By: Representative Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
Introduced
Summary
Stops shrimp imports from countries whose food inspection systems are not equivalent to the FDA's. It would require foreign governments to reach arrangements with the FDA within 180 days and lets the agency refuse shrimp from noncompliant countries starting one year after enactment.
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- Foreign governments and exporters: Governments that supply shrimp to the U.S. would need to provide laws, regulations, and proof of an inspection system and enter into an arrangement with the FDA within 180 days or risk losing market access.
- U.S. importers and seafood businesses: Shrimp from countries without an arrangement or an FDA‑equivalent inspection system would be refused entry and classified as adulterated, reducing imports beginning one year after enactment.
- FDA and congressional oversight: The FDA would assess foreign inspection systems, require documentation from exporting countries, and must report to the relevant congressional committees not later than one year after enactment and annually thereafter.
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Stricter safety rules for imported shrimp
If enacted, FDA would require foreign governments to prove shrimp safety systems match U.S. standards. The Secretary would seek agreements within 180 days after enactment. Starting 1 year after enactment, shrimp from countries without an agreement or equivalent system would be refused entry. Such shrimp would be treated as adulterated under the Act. This could make shrimp safer, but also raise prices or limit choices for shoppers.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
MS • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
LA • R
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 5/14/2025
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
FL • R
Sponsored 5/14/2025
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
SC • R
Sponsored 5/21/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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