Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9154

SHRIMP Act of 2026

Seafood Safety: New Testing for Imported Shrimp

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. It is actively moving through the initial steps, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet.

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Could go either way

The bill has bipartisan support from representatives in states with large fishing industries, but it still needs to pass through several committees.

Key Points

This bill requires the government to create a new way to identify where shrimp comes from using chemical testing. The goal is to make sure the shrimp people buy is safe and was caught legally.
Law enforcement officers would get portable field kits they can carry. These kits would allow them to test raw, cooked, or prepared shrimp right at the docks or ports to see if the labels are honest.
This plan aims to stop illegal fishing and make it easier to collect taxes on imported seafood. It also helps officials track shrimp through the food supply to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness.
The Department of Commerce has 18 months to develop this testing method. They must work with the Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection to make sure the system works for everyone.

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Milestones

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Jun 4, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 4, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SHRIMP Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9154

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.