Save Our Shrimpers Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-07T13:21:30Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4805 Save Our Shrimpers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Foreign Trade and International Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/7/2026, 1:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 4805

This bill, with the designation S. 4805 in the 119th Congress, aims to mandate the United States Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose specific projects related to shrimp production. Introduced on June 17, 2026, the bill focuses on regulating and potentially restricting certain initiatives within this sector at the international level.

Congressional Summary of S 4805

Save Our Shrimpers Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) to oppose providing financial assistance for any project to support shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in a borrowing country.

Treasury may waive this requirement with respect to a project upon notifying Congress that the waiver is in the national interest of the United States.

The requirement expires seven years after the enactment of this bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 4805

Bill S 4805 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2026. Bill S 4805 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 17, 2026. Bill S 4805's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 17, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4805

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4805

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4805

A bill to require the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to oppose certain projects involving shrimp production.

Comments

Ari Wyatt

919

20 days ago

I think this bill is a good idea because it will help protect the environment and ensure sustainable shrimp production. It's important for us to take action to preserve our natural resources for future generations. I fully support this initiative and believe it will have a positive impact on our ecosystem. #ProtectTheShrimp 🦐🌎

Leonidas Turner

845

21 days ago

I think this bill is good because it stops bad stuff from happening with shrimp. I don't know all the details, but it sounds like a good idea. #USA #politics