Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Bill 118 hr 4547, also known as the Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish regulations and standards for the safe production and importation of shrimp in the United States.

The bill aims to address concerns about the safety and quality of shrimp that is imported into the US, as well as ensuring that domestically produced shrimp meets certain standards. It includes provisions for increased inspections of shrimp processing facilities, as well as requirements for labeling and traceability of shrimp products.

Additionally, the Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act seeks to improve transparency in the shrimp industry by requiring companies to disclose information about where their shrimp is sourced from and how it is processed. This is intended to help consumers make more informed choices about the shrimp they purchase. Overall, the bill is focused on promoting the safety and quality of shrimp in the US market, both for domestic production and imported products. It aims to protect consumers and ensure that shrimp producers are held to high standards of food safety and quality.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4547

Introduced on
2023-07-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/11/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Bill 118 hr 4547, also known as the Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish regulations and standards for the safe production and importation of shrimp in the United States.

The bill aims to address concerns about the safety and quality of shrimp that is imported into the US, as well as ensuring that domestically produced shrimp meets certain standards. It includes provisions for increased inspections of shrimp processing facilities, as well as requirements for labeling and traceability of shrimp products.

Additionally, the Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act seeks to improve transparency in the shrimp industry by requiring companies to disclose information about where their shrimp is sourced from and how it is processed. This is intended to help consumers make more informed choices about the shrimp they purchase. Overall, the bill is focused on promoting the safety and quality of shrimp in the US market, both for domestic production and imported products. It aims to protect consumers and ensure that shrimp producers are held to high standards of food safety and quality.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a fund to promote the inspection and consumption of shrimp and products containing shrimp or shrimp parts.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Seafood

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.