Save Our Shrimpers Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-08T21:26:07Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4863 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.

7/8/2026, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 4863

This bill, titled "A bill to require the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to oppose certain projects involving shrimp production, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 23, 2026. The bill aims to mandate the U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to specifically object to projects related to shrimp production, among other unspecified purposes.

Congressional Summary of S 4863

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 4863

Bill S 4863 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2026. Bill S 4863 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2026. Bill S 4863's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 23, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4863

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Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4863

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