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LA HR368
Resolution
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bayham
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AI Summary
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Louisiana House of Representatives commends President Trump for Executive Order 14276 "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness" issued April 17, 2025, and tariffs of 10-40% on imported seafood
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Resolution cites U.S. seafood trade deficit exceeding $20 billion in 2024, up from approximately $7 billion in 2000
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Fishing industry supports over 2 million jobs nationally, with more than 20,000 in Louisiana; commercial and recreational fishing generated $320 billion in sales plus $150 billion in added value in 2022
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Directs a copy of the resolution be sent to President Trump and Louisiana's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Commends President Donald Trump for the imported seafood tariffs and restrictions he put in place that have helped protect Louisiana's commercial seafood industry
SEAFOOD
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/13/2025