U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Urge Secretary Brooke Rollins to Purchase Surplus Catfish Products
Senators to include farm-raised catfish, Gulf shrimp, and other commodities included in USDA Section 32 decisions. Senator
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Hyde-smith, Colleagues ASK USDA to Purchase Surplus Catfish Products
Senators to include farm-raised catfish, Gulf shrimp, and other commodities included in USDA Section 32 decisions. ### Issues
Cassidy to Introduce Bill to Protect Louisiana Seafood, Rice Producers from Unfair Imports
Restoration Act of 2026 to protect Louisiana crawfish, shrimp, rice, catfish, and other American producers from unfair foreign … fair,” said Dr. Cassidy. “Whether it is crawfish, shrimp, rice, or catfish, America cannot let foreign competitors flood
Warnock, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers
taxpayer dollars to support foreign shrimp competitors The bipartisan legislation offers an essential remedy for years of market … field, support American producers and ensure Georgia’s shrimping industry has a fair chance to compete and thrive
Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Kennedy, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers
financial institutions from being used to support foreign shrimp farming, processing, or export projects. Sen. Cruz said, “International … diplomacy. They should not be boosting foreign shrimp operations that undercut Texan shrimpers. This bipartisan effort will protect
Hyde-smith Introduces ‘SAVE OUR Shrimpers ACT’ in the Senate
Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Foreign Shrimp Farms Introduced Following House Passage WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith … taxpayer funding to support foreign shrimp farms. The Save Our Shrimpers Act would prohibit federal funds from being
Tuberville Raises Concerns Over Foreign Seafood and Lumber Imports Undercutting Alabama Producers
also emphasized how foreign imports of lumber and shrimp are undercutting Alabama’s foresters and fishermen. During their … Gulf Coast about four percent of the shrimp that we eat in our country. So, 96 percent
Merkley, Wicker Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Fishers by Cracking Down on Illegal Fishing and Abusive Vessel Flagging Practices
Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Southern Shrimp Alliance. “The United States has some of the most … convenience,” said Blake Price, Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. “Senator Merkley’s and Senator Wicker’s Protecting
Tuberville Investigates Foreign-Imported Radioactive Shrimp
about the negative health impacts of importing foreign shrimp that often contains dangerous radioactive substances. The Senators sent … issued eight safety alerts related to imported shrimp potentially contaminated with Cesium-137, a radioactive substance that
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Stymie Plastic Pollution In Waterways
communities.” “Our fish and wildlife – from the smallest shrimp to the largest whales – are choking on plastic. Plastic
Hyde-smith Supports BILL to STOP Importers FROM Getting Rejected FOOD, Products to U.S. Consumers
Senator Hyde-Smith, who also introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act well before a recall of “radioactive” shrimp … House bills are supported by the Southern Shrimp Alliance. ### Issues Agriculture Energy and Environment Foreign Affairs Health Care
Local Spotlight: Cassidy Highlights ISLE DE JEAN Charles Marina Owner for Lifelong Commitment to the Bayou
Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana. If you wanted shrimp for supper, you went out and caught them
Cassidy Introduces BILL to Close Customs Loophole, Strengthen American Manufacturers
Sale Valuation Act is endorsed by the Southern Shrimp Alliance, American Compass, and the Coalition for a Prosperous … chains,”said Blake Price, Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance.“This bill would allow CBP to focus instead
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Directly Secures Over $20.9 Million for Mobile, Baldwin Counties, Continues Leadership on Senate Appropriations Committee
Fisheries Service (NMFS) to continue work on improving shrimp fishing technologies, level funding for Sea Grant Aquaculture Research
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Directly Secures $50.7 Million for Alabama Priorities, Votes to Send Funding Package to President Trump’s Desk
Fisheries Service (NMFS) to continue work on improving shrimp fishing technologies, level funding for Sea Grant Aquaculture Research
Wicker Applauds Mississippi Wins in the Appropriations Package
implementation of new technology and collection of scientific shrimp effort data. Permalink: https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2026/1/wicker-applauds-mississippi-wins-in-the-appropriations-package/840a5a6d-02ba-4acd-b10a-335fa3d189af
Hyde-smith PUTS Public Safety Focus on Commerce, Justice & Science Funding BILL
Electronic Logbook program to help Gulf shrimp fishermen comply with NOAA reporting regulations. The bill would provide level
Icymi: Cassidy PENS OP-ED on Strengthening Louisiana’s Coast, Supporting Fishermen, Offshore Workers
fishermen against the dumping of cheap, foreign shrimp into U.S. markets. “Before the sun even rises, people
Kennedy, Cassidy to grocery chains: Gulf shrimp is safer than foreign imports
largest grocery stores advocating for the sale of shrimp from the Gulf of America rather than frequently-recalled … foreign shrimp. “In 2024, the United States imported approximately $213 billion in agriculture products. As a result
Cassidy, Kennedy Raise Concerns on Foreign Imported Radioactive Shrimp, Advocate for GULF Shrimp
United States for selling foreign imported shrimp that contains dangerous radioactive substances despite repeated safety recalls. “Despite these … numerous concerns, [you] continue to sell imported shrimp at your stores, rather than support domestic fisheries that offer
Hyde-smith Introduces ‘label ACT’ to Require Clear Seafood Labeling
LABEL Act is supported by the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA), Louisiana Shrimp Association, Southern Shrimp Alliance … transparency. In February, the Senator introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act (S.667), which would require overseas shrimp
Tuberville, Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Require Clear Seafood Labeling
LABEL Act is supported by the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA), Louisiana Shrimp Association, Southern Shrimp Alliance
Senator Collins Urges Commerce Secretary, Trade Representative to Support Lobstermen Facing Tariff Hardship
continued.“Lobstermen have also faced tariffs on shrimp mesh, and special sink and float ropes sourced from India
Cassidy, Hyde-smith Introduce Legislation to Crack DOWN on Unfair Trade Practices, Protect Louisiana Shrimp, Catfish Industries
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced theIndia Shrimp Tariff Actto protect Louisiana’s shrimp and catfish industries against … India’s dumping of cheap shrimp and produce into U.S. markets. “People come from all over
Cassidy Secures Commitment FROM Trump Treasury Nominee to BACK Louisiana Shrimp Producers
Treasury nominee Jonathan Greenstein to support Louisiana shrimp producers and oppose unfair trade practices hurting the state … country for aquaculture, and then they dump their shrimp on us, putting us out of business,”said