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
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
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
House Passes Nehls’ Save Our Shrimpers Act
long, foreign shrimp has flooded our markets while U.S. tax dollars have been used to subsidize overseas shrimp … American taxpayer money to fund foreign shrimp farming and processing. This is a huge win for American shrimpers
Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Wins For South Carolina Shrimpers And Fishermen In House-Passed Farm Bill
delivering a major win for South Carolina's shrimping and fishing industry. The provisions establish a new USDA … fishermen and fish processors for the first time. "Shrimping and fishing in South Carolina isn't just
Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Four Farm Bill Amendments Putting South Carolina's Shrimpers And Fishermen First
overdue federal support to South Carolina's commercial shrimping and fishing industries. The package extends United States Department … blocks U.S. taxpayer dollars from funding foreign shrimp operations through international financial institutions. South Carolina's shrimpers, fishermen
Congresswoman Letlow Files Bill to Protect American Seafood
home," said Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. "Ensuring U.S. funds deliver healthy U.S. seafood through … Agriculture and Forestry. Current Supporting Organizations: Southern Shrimp Alliance Louisiana Shrimp Association Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Louisiana Department
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
Rep. Troy E. Nehls’ Save Our Shrimpers Act Passes House Financial Services Committee
stay afloat due to an excess of foreign shrimp flooding our markets. Sadly, our tax dollars have been … used to bankroll foreign shrimp operations, which are driving American shrimpers out of business. My legislation directs
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
Higgins Urges White House to Protect Domestic Shrimp Industry Following New U.S.-India Trade Agreement
officials advocating for enhanced protections of the domestic shrimp industry after the framework of the new trade agreement … floodgates to low-quality, farm-raised Indian shrimp. India has long been among the largest importers of shrimp
Rep. Troy E. Nehls in The Hill: Congress has the chance to help save the US shrimping industry
Institutions (IFIs) to finance any activity relating to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp from … American tax dollars, the American shrimping industry has fallen behind foreign shrimp production, and how, for the first
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
2025 Annual Report
Petitioned President Trump to levy tariffs on foreign shrimp and crawfish imports. Sponsored H.R. 2715, the Destruction
Rep. Nancy Mace Reintroduces Bill To Crack Down On Illegal Foreign Fishing And Protect American Fishermen
unfair foreign competition and alleged mislabeling of foreign shrimp as “local.” “South Carolina’s fishing industry … support coastal economies by sustainably harvesting wild-caught shrimp,” said John Williams, Executive Director of the Southern Shrimp
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