The House Resolution urges the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to conduct a study on the health impacts of imported shrimp, which the U.S. imports in significant quantities from various countries. The resolution highlights concerns regarding the safety and quality of these shrimp, particularly in light of recent FDA refusals of shrimp imports due to banned antibiotics and the prevalence of mislabeling that misleads consumers about the shrimp's origin. It also points out the potential health risks associated with harmful residues found in imported shrimp, as evidenced by a study from Louisiana State University that detected banned substances in shrimp purchased locally.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety of seafood consumed by Americans, aligning with Secretary Kennedy's stated goal of "Making America Healthy Again." It calls for a thorough examination of the nearly two billion pounds of shrimp imported annually to address public health concerns and improve existing screening and enforcement measures for imported seafood. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Secretary Kennedy and the Louisiana congressional delegation to advocate for this important health study.