U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on Sept. 18 sponsored legislation that would increase the rate of duty on shrimp originating from India in an effort to protect Louisiana’s shrimp and catfish industries against India’s dumping of cheap shrimp and produce into American markets. “People come from all over to try Louisiana gumbo, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits. That’s because our shrimpers and catfish farmers meet high standards,” Sen. Cassidy said. “We’re giving money to the World Bank who gives money to another country for aquaculture, and then they dump their shrimp on us, putting us out of business,” said Sen. Cassidy during the hearing. S. 2868 has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.