Senator John Kennedy demands improved inspection of imported seafood after FDA recalls radioactive shrimp found in U.S. stores.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) recently raised concerns about foreign seafood sold in the U.S., specifically mentioning radioactive shrimp from Indonesia found at Walmart. He claimed that the shrimp contained cesium-137 and led to a recall by the FDA. Kennedy criticized the inspection process by NOAA, stating that only 1-2% of imported seafood is checked, compared to higher rates in other countries.
During his speech, Kennedy expressed alarm at the growth conditions and antibiotic use in foreign shrimp farming, arguing it poses health risks to consumers. He emphasized that more rigorous inspections are necessary to ensure food safety, advocating for prioritizing locally sourced seafood.
Kennedy's remarks included references to health hazards from consuming such shrimp, stating “It is unconscionable” that inadequate inspections occur. He concluded by calling for better standards for foreign seafood imposed by U.S. regulatory bodies.
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John Kennedy Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Kennedy is worth $20.0M, as of September 4th, 2025. This is the 65th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Kennedy has approximately $7.0M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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John Kennedy Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by John Kennedy:
- S.2441: Build Now Act of 2025
- S.1924: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
- S.1923: CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2025
- S.1811: Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act
- S.1669: CRAWDAD Act
- S.1629: Same Care, Lower Cost Act
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John Kennedy Fundraising
John Kennedy recently disclosed $1.3M of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 27th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 99.2% came from individual donors.
Kennedy disclosed $1.1M of spending. This was the 25th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Kennedy disclosed $16.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 4th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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