Bill · H.R. 9154· House(119-HR-9154)
SHRIMP Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/4/2026
- Last activity
- 6/4/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SHRIMP Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Commerce to create a method for identifying where shrimp comes from. This process involves consulting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard. The goal is to fight illegal fishing, improve food safety, and better track shrimp in the food supply. The method must use chemical analysis and be available as a portable field kit. It must work for raw, cooked, and prepared shrimp foods. Finally, the Secretary must report the methodology and an operational plan to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
Combats illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, which protects marine ecosystems.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
Improves food safety and traceability of shrimp for consumers.
Does this tighten control of the border?+4
Enhances the screening of imports at ports of entry and monitoring of trade restrictions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Food Safety and Traceability: Section 2(a)(2) aims to improve food safety and the traceability of shrimp in the food supply, which benefits consumers.
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Fighting Illegal Fishing: Section 2(a)(1) and 2(b)(2) support law enforcement agencies in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
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Better Import Monitoring: Section 2(a)(3) facilitates the screening of shrimp at ports, import monitoring, and the enforcement of customs duties and trade restrictions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts for individuals or groups explicitly listed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas