Higgins Leads Effort to Initiate Investigation into Foreign Seafood Importers Engaging in Harmful Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R
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Letlow Introduces FRESH Act to Reform Dietary Guidelines
such as meats, poultry, eggs, omega 3-rich seafood, nuts, seeds, full-fat dairy, olives, and avocados. Avoiding
Congresswoman Letlow Files Bill to Protect American Seafood
filed legislation to protect Louisiana’s signature seafood industry and safeguard taxpayers from subsidizing foreign seafood purchases … Louisiana, seafood is a cornerstone of our economy and a way of life. My Buy American Seafood
Higgins Urges White House to Protect Domestic Shrimp Industry Following New U.S.-India Trade Agreement
India included lower tariffs on Indian seafood. Rep. Higgins wrote, “The people of Louisiana and their coastal communities … depend on a vibrant wild-caught seafood industry that has sustained Gulf Coast families for generations. The reduction
Video: Cassidy, Majority Leader Thune Highlight “NO TAX on TIPS” in Baton Rouge
Phil’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge, where the two met with workers and restaurant
Cassidy Joins Majority Leader Thune to Highlight “NO Taxes on TIPS” in Baton Rouge
Phil’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge, where they discussed with workers and restaurant patrons
Cassidy, Colleagues URGE Crackdown on Mexican Cartels Stealing GULF RED Snapper, Advocate for Louisiana Fishermen
security. As long as access to the U.S. seafood market remains available without consequence for non-compliant actors … minimizing impacts on compliant segments of the American seafood industry. We would appreciate NOAA Fisheries’ action in more
Kennedy, Cassidy, Gulf colleagues to NOAA: Help block cartels from profiting off red snapper illegally caught in Gulf of America
crucial part of Louisiana’s nearly $2 billion seafood economy, as well as the economies of other Gulf
2025 Annual Report
correct the trajectory of spending. ADVOCATING FOR OUR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY Introduced H.R. 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act, which
Cassidy, Thune Introduce BILL to Protect Louisiana Crawfish Industry
from China,”said Adam Johnson of Bayou Land Seafood in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana – an industry leader
Kennedy, Cassidy to grocery chains: Gulf shrimp is safer than foreign imports
Kennedy introduced a bill to bolster the Seafood Import Monitoring Program’s ability to audit foreign seafood imports … drawing attention to foreign countries that subsidize their seafood industries and engage in misleading advertising. In September
Higgins, Governor Landry, USDA Secretary Rollins and Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain Hold Roundtable Discussion with Louisiana Farmers
office will continue to advocate for agricultural and seafood industries
Radioactive Shrimp Should Not Be on the Menu
health threat. I have long maintained that imported seafood can be dangerous, and that stronger preventive measures … entering the country. Every shipment of seafood reaching our shores should meet the highest American standards of safety
Cassidy, Hyde-smith Introduce Legislation to Crack DOWN on Unfair Trade Practices, Protect Louisiana Shrimp, Catfish Industries
leveling the playing field, this bill protects Louisiana seafood and the jobs that depend … oppose unfair trade practices hurting the state’s seafood industry.In February, Cassidy and a group of Republican colleagues
Cassidy Secures Commitment FROM Trump Treasury Nominee to BACK Louisiana Shrimp Producers
oppose unfair trade practices hurting the state’s seafood industry. “We’re giving money to World Bank
Kennedy calls for better inspection of foreign seafood sold in the US: “The shrimp was radioactive”
United Kingdom inspects 50 percent of the farmed seafood coming into its nation. Even China does a better
Higgins Encourages Higher Tariffs on Rice Imports
calling for significant tariffs on imported rice and seafood from several additional countries. He continues to advocate
Kennedy to HHS: Fight foreign shrimp imports that hurt Louisiana and threaten Americans’ health
Trump issued an Executive Order titled Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness, which strengthens the domestic seafood industry and addresses … need to eliminate unsafe imports, promote ethical seafood sourcing, and level the playing field for domestic seafood producers
Ezell, Carter, Letlow Introduce Bipartisan Safer Shrimp Imports Act
imported shrimp and protecting American consumers and domestic seafood producers. Imported shrimp accounts for roughly
Higgins, Carter Introduce Legislation to Combat Contaminated Seafood
health concern. This legislation would ensure that contaminated seafood imports don’t reach American consumers and cause harm … Foreign entities routinely violate FDA standards by contaminating seafood imports with harmful chemicals that pose a significant health
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat Foreign Illegal Fishing
States—a major harvester, importer, and consumer of seafood—by creating unfair competition for fishermen who abide … international fishing laws. “Louisiana produces the best seafood in the world. Competitors abroad outprice us with illegal practices
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Economy by Supporting Commercial Fishing Industry
colleagues introduced the Save Our Seafood (SOS) Act to help the seafood industry meet workforce demands by exempting … supply chain. “When you think Louisiana, you think seafood,” said Dr. Cassidy. “Creating jobs in this industry
Higgins Supports President Trump’s America First Trade Agenda
imported goods, which will directly benefit America’s seafood and agricultural producers. “We are taking strong action … White House to levy significant tariffs on imported seafood and rice, and I support President Trump’s efforts
Higgins, Nehls Introduce the Save the Shrimpers Act
been a strong advocate for Louisiana’s seafood industry. Most recently, in February, he sent a letter … Trump requesting tariffs and increased trade enforcement for seafood imports from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. “America
Higgins Asks President Trump to Levy Tariffs on Foreign Seafood
Trump, requesting tariffs and increased trade enforcement for seafood imports from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. “Domestic … country face significant challenges competing against foreign seafood industries that are heavily subsidized and engage in illegal dumping