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Safer Shrimp Imports Act

6/10/2025, 8:09 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3324

The bill, designated as H.R. 3324 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the inspection of foreign facilities involved in the manufacturing, processing, packaging, or storage of shrimp destined for consumption in the United States. The bill serves the purpose of enhancing food safety standards by overseeing shrimp production processes in foreign facilities.

Current Status of Bill HR 3324

Bill HR 3324 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2025. Bill HR 3324 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 13, 2025.  Bill HR 3324's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3324

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3324

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3324

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.
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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