Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
Save Our Shrimpers Act
A Republican bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Save Our Shrimpers Act" requires the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose financial assistance for shrimp farming, processing, or exporting in borrowing countries. The Secretary of the Treasury can waive this requirement if they notify Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States. This requirement expires seven years after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
Provides a significant competitive advantage to domestic shrimp farmers.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Beneficial for US-based shrimp farming and processing business owners.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Directly supports rural economies dependent on shrimp farming.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
Restricts the use of international financial assistance for shrimp projects in borrowing countries.
- Scored -2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
May cause friction with borrowing nations whose shrimp industries are affected.
- Scored -2
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
Opposition to foreign development projects can hinder diplomatic relations with borrowing countries.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Support for domestic shrimpers: By opposing international financial assistance for shrimp projects in borrowing countries (Section 2(a)), the bill may reduce foreign competition in shrimp production and exports.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of international funding: Borrowing countries may lose financial assistance for shrimp farming, processing, or export projects (Section 2(a)), which could affect the economies of those regions.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — Provides a significant competitive advantage to domestic shrimp farmers. Would business owners be better off under this? — Beneficial for US-based shrimp farming and processing business owners. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Directly supports rural economies dependent on shrimp farming.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — Restricts the use of international financial assistance for shrimp projects in borrowing countries. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Opposition to foreign development projects can hinder diplomatic relations with borrowing countries. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — May cause friction with borrowing nations whose shrimp industries are affected. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Focuses on protecting domestic interests over expanding global trade in shrimp.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Protects small-scale domestic shrimpers from internationally funded competition. Is this likely to create jobs? — Reducing foreign competition may support domestic shrimp farming jobs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Potential slight growth for the domestic shrimp industry by limiting foreign subsidized competition.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Supports domestic rural shrimp farming communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to control the voice and vote of US Executive Directors.
- 6/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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