Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United

06/17/2026

American tax dollars should not fund the foreign competition that our shrimpers are up against. For too long, American shrimpers have battled heavily subsidized foreign producers, and the fact that our own federal dollars are aiding that unfair competition must come to an end. I introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act to send a clear message that we’re fighting for America’s sh*****ng industry.

Learn more about the bill here: www.hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-smith-introduces-save-our-shrimpers-act-senate

06/17/2026

“The Save Our Shrimpers Act represents a meaningful effort to level the playing field and safeguard the sh*****ng grounds, ensuring a fair, transparent, and sustainable framework for domestic shrimpers and related industries,” said Ryan Bradley, director of the Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United, Inc.

https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-smith-introduces-save-our-shrimpers-act-senate

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06/16/2026

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A new law that takes effect Aug. 1 penalizes commercial seafood processors and distributors that mix domestic and foreign seafood and sell it as locally sourced.

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06/13/2026

Genuine MS® Spotlight: Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United 🦐

Mississippi's seafood industry is built on hardworking fishermen, coastal communities, and a commitment to sustainable harvesting practices that help preserve our Gulf Coast heritage.

Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United serves as a voice for commercial fisherman across the state, promoting seasonal products harvested, processed, and provided by Mississippi's fishing industry. From shrimp and oysters to fish caught in Gulf waters, these products help support jobs, families, and local economies all along the coast.

The next time you're choosing seafood, look for Mississippi-harvested products and support the people who bring the Gulf's bounty from our waters to your table.

06/05/2026

INTRODUCING: The Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols (SHRIMP) Act.

Our bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in consultation with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, to develop portable chemical testing to verify where shrimp actually comes from, cracking down on illegal fishing, stopping fraudulent labeling, and protecting SC shrimpers from foreign competition playing by different rules.

This methodology has broad applications from supporting law enforcement in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, to improving food safety and traceability, to verifying compliance with country-of-origin labeling laws, to improving screening of shrimp at ports of entry, and bolstering enforcement of trade restrictions and customs duties.

South Carolina shrimpers have been undercut for years by foreign imports with no accountability and no transparency. Our SHRIMP Act puts an end to this. They have earned a level playing field. We are delivering it.

South Carolina STRONG.

06/03/2026

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05/31/2026

Congratulations to our 97th Shrimp King, Greg Baker and Shrimp Queen, Ryleigh Merriman! 🦐

05/31/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Biloxi Shrimp King Greg Baker!

Captain Greg Baker of the Fishing Vessel Kenny B has been a full time commercial shrimper for over 30 years. Capt Greg has been retailing his shrimp for his entire sh*****ng career and takes great pride in the handling of his product to ensure only the highest quality of shrimp make it to his customers. He has shrimp just about every weekend during shrimp season!

Long live the 2026 Biloxi Shrimp King!