Safer Shrimp Imports Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-13T15:25:34Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 667 Safer Shrimp Imports Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2025, 3:25 PM

Summary of Bill S 667

Bill 119 s 667, also known as the Shrimp Inspection Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the inspection of foreign facilities that produce shrimp for consumption in the United States. The bill specifically targets facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or store shrimp.

The main goal of this legislation is to ensure the safety and quality of shrimp imported into the US market. By implementing mandatory inspections of foreign facilities, the bill aims to prevent any potential health risks associated with contaminated or improperly handled shrimp.

In addition to inspection requirements, the bill also includes provisions for increased transparency and accountability in the shrimp industry. This includes measures to improve traceability of shrimp products and enhance communication between foreign facilities and US regulatory agencies. Overall, the Shrimp Inspection Act seeks to protect consumers from potential health hazards associated with imported shrimp by implementing stricter regulations and oversight of foreign facilities. This bill highlights the importance of food safety and the need for increased scrutiny of products entering the US market.

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Current Status of Bill S 667

Bill S 667 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 667 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025. Bill S 667's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 20, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 667

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 667

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the inspection of foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold shrimp for consumption in the United States, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the inspection of foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold shrimp for consumption in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 667

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Mississippi(Republican)

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