PHMSA Voluntary Information Sharing Act

Senate Bill

S. 2979

119th Congress

PHMSA Voluntary Information Sharing Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John W. Hickenlooper

Senator

Democratic

CO

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill aims to increase tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India over a three-year period, starting at 10% in 2024 and rising to 40% by 2026. It also eliminates the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SponsorJohn W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)

Introduced10/7/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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PHMSA Voluntary Information Sharing Act

This bill aims to increase tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India over a three-year period, starting at 10% in 2024 and rising to 40% by 2026. It also eliminates the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirement

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This bill aims to increase tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India over a three-year period, starting at 10% in 2024 and rising to 40% by 2026. It also eliminates the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements.

Bill Number: 2979
Sponsor: John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Introduced: 10/7/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: PHMSA Voluntary Information Sharing Act
Bill Number: 2979
Sponsor: John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 10/7/2025
Summary: This bill aims to increase tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India over a three-year period, starting at 10% in 2024 and rising to 40% by 2026. It also eliminates the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to increase tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India over a three-year period, starting at 10% in 2024 and rising to 40% by 2026. It also eliminates the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

India Shrimp Tariff ActThis bill addresses shrimp imports from India, including by phasing in an increased rate of duty for shrimp and prawns originating from India.Specifically, the bill requires the general rate of duty for shrimp and prawns originating from India to be (1) 10% for 2024, (2) 20% for 2025, and (2) 40% for 2026 and after. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative must take the necessary steps to modify the Schedule of Concessions to accommodate the increase in the rate of duty applicable under this bill. (Each World Trade Organization member country has its own Schedule of Concessions on goods. These schedules are legal instruments that describe the treatment a member country must provide to the trade of other members.)Additionally, the bill eliminates the exemption of cooked shrimp and crawfish (both cooked whole and in sections) from country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements. (COOL is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores, to notify their customers of information regarding the source of certain foods.) Further, the Department of Agriculture must modify its regulations to ensure that these cooked products are not considered processed food items.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Gradually increases tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India from 10% in 2024 to 40% by 2026
Removes the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements
Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to modify the Schedule of Concessions to accommodate the tariff increase

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact Indian shrimp exporters and U.S. consumers who purchase shrimp products. The increased tariffs could lead to higher prices for shrimp in the U.S. market. Domestic shrimp producers in the U.S. may also benefit from the reduced competition from Indian imports.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2979, 119th Congress (2025). "PHMSA Voluntary Information Sharing Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2979

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