What does Preamble of Save Our Shrimpers Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To require the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to oppose certain projects involving shrimp production,' aims to direct U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose projects related to shrimp production.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Save Our Shrimpers Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Save Our Shrimpers Act'.

What does VOICE AND VOTE REQUIREMENT. of Save Our Shrimpers Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Director at international financial institutions to oppose financial assistance for projects related to shrimp farming, processing, or export in borrowing countries. The Secretary of the Treasury has the authority to waive this requirement if deemed to be in the national interest of the United States, with notification to Congress. Subsection (a) of this section will expire seven years after the enactment of this Act.

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Save Our Shrimpers Act

Last updated: 6/17/2026 · Introduced: 6/17/2026

Author: Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)

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The bill directs U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose financial assistance for projects related to shrimp farming, processing, or export in borrowing countries.
The Secretary of the Treasury can waive this opposition requirement if it is deemed to be in the national interest of the United States.
This requirement will expire seven years after the bill's enactment.

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