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Save Our Shrimpers Act

USA119th CongressHR-2071| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2026
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (20)
Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Save Our Shrimpers Act," aims to protect the domestic shrimp industry by restricting the use of U.S. Federal funds. It specifically prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from providing Federal funds to international financial institutions if those funds would be used to finance any activity related to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in any foreign country. Furthermore, the legislation mandates an annual report from the Comptroller General to Congress. This report will assess the extent to which U.S. Executive Directors at specified international financial institutions have complied with instructions to oppose assistance for the production or extraction of export commodities or minerals in surplus on world markets, thereby addressing broader concerns about foreign competition.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7932
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 4, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 1.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.
Mar 25, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-571.
May 12, 2026
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3352-3353)
May 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2071.
May 12, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
May 12, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3375-3376)
May 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 18, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H3352)
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May 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 12, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7932
    Save Our Shrimpers Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • March 4, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 1.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.


  • March 25, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-571.


  • May 12, 2026
    Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3352-3353)


  • May 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2071.


  • May 12, 2026
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3375-3376)


  • May 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 18, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H3352)
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  • May 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 12, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • May 13, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Save Our Shrimpers Act

USA119th CongressHR-2071| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2026
This bill, known as the "Save Our Shrimpers Act," aims to protect the domestic shrimp industry by restricting the use of U.S. Federal funds. It specifically prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from providing Federal funds to international financial institutions if those funds would be used to finance any activity related to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in any foreign country. Furthermore, the legislation mandates an annual report from the Comptroller General to Congress. This report will assess the extent to which U.S. Executive Directors at specified international financial institutions have complied with instructions to oppose assistance for the production or extraction of export commodities or minerals in surplus on world markets, thereby addressing broader concerns about foreign competition.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7932
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 4, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 1.
Mar 4, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.
Mar 25, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-571.
May 12, 2026
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3352-3353)
May 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2071.
May 12, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
May 12, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3375-3376)
May 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 18, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H3352)
View Vote
May 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 12, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7932
    Save Our Shrimpers Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • March 4, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 1.


  • March 4, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.


  • March 25, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-571.


  • May 12, 2026
    Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3352-3353)


  • May 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2071.


  • May 12, 2026
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • May 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3375-3376)


  • May 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 18, 1 Present (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H3352)
    View Vote


  • May 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 12, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • May 13, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (20)
Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural tradeCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeSeafood