H.R. 9154: Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols Act of 2026

The bill titled the Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols Act of 2026 is aimed at improving the identification of the country of origin for shrimp imported into the United States. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce to develop a methodology within 18 months of the bill's enactment. This methodology will be designed to achieve several key objectives:

Objectives of the Methodology

• Support Law Enforcement: Aid federal and state agencies in tackling illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
• Enhance Food Safety: Improve food safety measures relating to seafood.
• Improve Traceability: Enhance the tracking of shrimp within the food supply.
• Facilitate Import Monitoring: Assist in the screening of shrimp at ports of entry, monitoring imports, and enforcing trade restrictions and customs duties.

Requirements for the Methodology

The developed methodology must include:

• The use of chemical analysis to determine the country of origin.
• Responsiveness to the needs of enforcement agencies.
• Minimized time for obtaining analysis results.
• A field kit version that can be used by an individual.
• Usability for testing various shrimp forms, including raw, cooked, and prepared foods containing shrimp.

Reporting Requirements

Two years after the bill's enactment, the Secretary must submit a report to specific congressional committees, which will include:

• A summary of the developed methodology.
• A plan to operationalize the methodology.
• An explanation for any components of the methodology that cannot be easily operationalized, along with potential alternatives.

Definitions

For the purposes of this legislation:

• The term Secretary refers to the Secretary of Commerce and related officials involved in the implementation of this bill.
• The term shrimp includes any species from specific suborders harvested, cultivated, or imported for human consumption.

Implementation Timeline

The bill allows 18 months for the development of the tracking methodology post-enactment, with a report required two years after enactment to ensure accountability and review of progress.

Relevant Companies

• HRL (Hormel Foods Corporation): May be impacted as a food producer that includes shrimp products in its offerings.
• CAG (ConAgra Brands, Inc.): Could see effects on their supply chain operations related to shrimp-based products.
• PFG (Performance Food Group Company): Likely to be affected due to its distribution of seafood, including shrimp, to various markets.