House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Domangue urges the United States Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026. This resolution highlights the significance of Louisiana's commercial fisheries, which contribute over two billion dollars annually to the state's economy and support one out of every seventy jobs. The resolution emphasizes the challenges faced by the commercial fishing industry due to competition from imported seafood and advocates for legislative measures that would enhance the competitiveness of domestic seafood markets.

The American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026 aims to expand access to USDA loans, grants, and credit programs for commercial fishing and seafood processing businesses. It proposes to amend existing legislation to include commercial fishing and fish processing as eligible activities for USDA programs, thereby allowing fishermen and processors to secure financial support for purchasing licenses, vessels, and upgrading facilities. The resolution calls for the USDA to provide outreach and technical assistance to ensure that these programs are accessible to the fishing industry, ultimately benefiting Louisiana's coastal communities and strengthening the domestic seafood market.