Bills · HR 512
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 512Agriculture and Food
Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make the shrimp they eat safer and more ethically sourced. If this bill passes, a dedicated stream of money will be used to actively check imported shrimp for contaminants like unapproved antibiotics and to ensure these products aren't produced using forced labor or illegal fishing methods, which are growing concerns globally.
Furthermore, the bill supports the domestic shrimp industry by setting aside funds to encourage American consumption of locally produced shrimp. This could help local businesses compete against imports and create jobs. Without this bill, the funds from shrimp import duties would simply go into the general treasury, and there wouldn't be a dedicated, consistent funding source for these specific food safety, ethical sourcing, and domestic industry promotion efforts related to shrimp.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the "Inspection and Consumption of Shrimp and Shrimp Products Fund" in the U.S. Treasury.
This creates a dedicated financial resource for shrimp-related safety and consumption initiatives.
PROVISION 02
Directs 70% of duties collected on imported shrimp and shrimp products to be transferred to this Fund.
This provides a consistent and specific funding source for the fund's activities, tied directly to the product it regulates.
PROVISION 03
Allocates 50% of the Fund to the FDA for inspecting, testing, and monitoring imported shrimp for contaminants, forced labor, and illegal fishing.
This aims to enhance the safety and ethical sourcing of shrimp available to American consumers.
PROVISION 04
Allocates 50% of the Fund to the USDA to promote the domestic consumption of shrimp.
This provides direct support to U.S. shrimp producers by encouraging consumers to purchase their products.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 16
Introduced in House
JAN 16
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 512
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last actionJan 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025
House BillHR 512Agriculture and Food
Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
0
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