SEAFOOD: Urges and requests the United States Department of Agriculture to utilize the Commodity Procurement program under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to purchase domestic shrimp from Louisiana shrimpers

This resolution urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use its Section 32 program to buy domestic shrimp from Louisiana shrimpers. The measure aims to provide financial relief to local fishermen by having the USDA purchase surplus shrimp to support domestic markets and supply food to federal nutrition assistance programs. While the bill does not mandate the purchase, it formally requests that the agency prioritize Louisiana seafood in its procurement efforts to help stabilize the industry against rising costs and foreign competition.