Bill · S. 4863· Senate(119-S-4863)
Save Our Shrimpers Act
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 6/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Save Our Shrimpers Act" directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct United States Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose specific projects. These projects include financial assistance for shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in a borrowing country. The Secretary of the Treasury has the authority to waive this requirement if it is in the national interest of the United States. This waiver requires notification to Congress. The mandate to oppose these projects expires after a 7-year period following the Act's enactment.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill directs the U.S. to oppose financial assistance for specific shrimp-related projects in borrowing countries.
Would farmers be better off under this?-3
The bill targets the reduction of financial support for shrimp farmers and processors in foreign borrowing countries.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The opposition to international financial assistance for shrimp industries may negatively impact livelihoods in developing, low-income borrowing countries.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Opposition to shrimp-related projects: The bill requires the U.S. voice and vote to be used against financial assistance for shrimp farming, processing, or exports in borrowing countries (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of financial assistance: The bill mandates opposition to financial assistance for projects involving shrimp farming, processing, or exports (Section 2(a)).
- Potential for unilateral waivers: The Secretary of the Treasury can waive the requirement to oppose these projects if it is deemed in the national interest, provided Congress is notified (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers-3Good For Low Income Households-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-5
- 6/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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