This bill sets up a fund to improve shrimp safety inspections and boost domestic shrimp consumption. It aims to ensure that shrimp sold in the U.S. is safe and supports local shrimp producers.
Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act This bill establishes the Inspection and Consumption of Shrimp and Shrimp Products Fund. The fund consists of duties that are collected on shrimp and shrimp products that are imported into the United States. The fund must be used to support (1) the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to inspect imported shrimp and shrimp products in accordance with certain health and safety standards, including with respect to antibiotic contamination and fair labor standards; and (2) the Department of Agriculture in encouraging the domestic consumption of shrimp.
