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Safe Shrimp Act: Funding Inspections and Boosting Domestic Consumption.

This law establishes a new fund, financed by import duties on shrimp, dedicated to enhancing food safety and promoting domestic consumption. Half of the money will fund rigorous inspections of imported shrimp for contaminants and forced labor compliance. The other half is allocated to programs encouraging Americans to consume more shrimp.
Key points
Increased Food Safety: Enhanced testing and inspection of imported shrimp to detect unapproved antibiotics and contaminants, making seafood safer for consumers.
Market Support: Half of the funds will be used by the USDA to encourage the purchase and consumption of domestic shrimp.
Combating Illegal Imports: New resources for federal agencies to coordinate efforts to block shrimp imports linked to forced labor or illegal fishing practices.
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Print number: 118_HR_4547
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Process start date: 2023-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4547.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Food Safety: Enhanced testing and inspection of imported shrimp to detect unapproved antibiotics and contaminants, making seafood safer for consumers.
  • Market Support: Half of the funds will be used by the USDA to encourage the purchase and consumption of domestic shrimp.
  • Combating Illegal Imports: New resources for federal agencies to coordinate efforts to block shrimp imports linked to forced labor or illegal fishing practices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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