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RepublicanBill · S. 4805· Senate(119-S-4805)

Save Our Shrimpers Act

Rep. Hyde-Smith
Age: 67 years
Mississippi
Introduced
6/17/2026
Last activity
6/17/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 0
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Save Our Shrimpers Act" requires the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose financial assistance for shrimp farming, processing, or exporting in borrowing countries. The Secretary of the Treasury can waive this requirement if they notify Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States. This requirement expires seven years after the Act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+6

    Provides a significant competitive advantage to domestic shrimp farmers.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Beneficial for US-based shrimp farming and processing business owners.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    Directly supports rural economies dependent on shrimp farming.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5

    Restricts the use of international financial assistance for shrimp projects in borrowing countries.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2

    May cause friction with borrowing nations whose shrimp industries are affected.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-2

    Opposition to foreign development projects can hinder diplomatic relations with borrowing countries.