Bills · S 667
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 667Agriculture and Food
Safer Shrimp Imports Act
INTRO FEB 20· LAST ACTION FEB 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because a large amount of the shrimp consumed in the U.S. comes from other countries, and there can be concerns about food safety standards in those supply chains, including issues like antibiotic use or unsanitary conditions. If this bill passes, it would establish a more rigorous and proactive system to ensure that imported shrimp adheres to safety standards similar to those for domestically produced food, potentially making the food supply safer.
If this bill does not become law, the current oversight system for imported shrimp would remain in place. This system might rely more on U.S. inspections at the border rather than requiring comprehensive, equivalent food safety systems in the exporting countries themselves, which some argue is less effective at preventing contaminated products from entering the market.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must seek agreements with foreign governments that export shrimp to the U.S. to ensure their food safety systems are equivalent to the FDA's.
This initiates formal efforts to improve food safety standards in countries that supply a significant portion of U.S. shrimp.
PROVISION 02
One year after the bill becomes law, shrimp will be refused entry into the U.S. if the exporting country does not have an agreement or its inspection system is not equivalent to the FDA's.
This establishes a clear deadline and a direct enforcement mechanism to prevent shrimp from non-compliant countries from entering the U.S. market.
PROVISION 03
Foreign food inspection systems must meet specific criteria, including adequate staffing for uniform enforcement and regulations covering how shrimp are raised and transported.
These criteria define the expected level of safety and oversight, focusing on the entire production process for shrimp.
PROVISION 04
Shrimp not complying with these new import requirements will be legally considered "adulterated."
This strengthens the legal justification for the FDA to refuse entry or recall unsafe shrimp, providing a clearer enforcement path.
PROVISION 05
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the implementation of these new requirements.
This provides ongoing oversight and transparency regarding the FDA's progress and challenges in enhancing shrimp import safety.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 20
Introduced in Senate
FEB 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 667
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 20, 2025
Last actionFeb 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2025
Senate BillS 667Agriculture and Food
Safer Shrimp Imports Act
INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2025
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