H.R.2071

Save Our Shrimpers Act

Chamber Passed·5/13/26

The Save Our Shrimpers Act prohibits federal funds from being used to finance foreign shrimp farms.

The Save Our Shrimpers Act mandates that federal funds provided to international financial institutions cannot be used for activities related to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in any foreign country. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with enforcing this requirement. Additionally, the Comptroller General must investigate and report annually on the actions of U.S. Executive Directors at specified institutions to ensure compliance with these directives.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 391–18 · May 13
Current
Foreign Relations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

History

May 13

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

May 12

House

Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

May 12

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3352-3353)