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
Congressman Gonzalez Urges Trump Admin to Protect Gulf Coast Shrimping Industry as House Passes Save Our Shrimpers Act
Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling to protect the domestic shrimping industry in South Texas and across the nation. Specifically … secure workers due to current visa caps. The shrimping season starts on July 15, 2026, and many domestic
Congressman Carter, Higgins Request Section 301 Investigation into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices Harming American Fishermen
ensuring a reliable domestic seafood supply. Louisiana’s shrimp industry has led the United States in shrimp production … landings and accounting for nearly 50% of Gulf shrimp landings over the past 25 years . However, the ongoing
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
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
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
Gluesenkamp Perez Delivers for Southwest Washington in Three Government Funding Bills
mental health as appropriate by law. Controlling Burrowing Shrimp Populations: Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez wrote a provision that … study control methods for excess populations of burrowing shrimp that damage bottom culture oyster beds in the Willapa
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