Bill · H.R. 2071· House(119-HR-2071)

Save Our Shrimpers Act

Age: 58 years

Texas

Introduced: 3/11/2025
Last activity: 5/13/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by: Troy Nehls
Cosponsors: - 17 - 3

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced
Passed House
In Senate committee

What this bill would do

This Act, known as the "Save Our Shrimpers Act," directs the Secretary of the Treasury to take action regarding international financial assistance. The Secretary must instruct United States Executive Directors at international financial institutions to use their voice and vote to oppose projects related to shrimp farming, processing, or export in borrowing countries. The Secretary has the authority to waive this requirement if they notify Congress that doing so is in the national interest. This mandate is scheduled to expire after a 7-year period starting from the date the Act is enacted.

Yes

Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill's opposition to international shrimp production may reduce global competition for certain domestic producers.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
By opposing shrimp farming and processing projects, the bill may help reduce the environmental impact of industrial aquaculture.

The opposite

Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill mandates opposition to financial assistance for shrimp-related projects in borrowing countries.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 391–18
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
05/12/2026 · Roll call 156 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”