VoterlyH.R. 2071: Save Our Shrimpers Act
119th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
Save Our Shrimpers ActThis bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S. leadership of international financial institutions with policies to oppose financing for certain commodities or minerals.Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to condition any provision of federal funds to an international financial institution on the requirement that the funds not be used to finance any activity related to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in any foreign country.Under current law, Treasury must instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose providing financial assistance for the production or extraction of any commodity or mineral for export if (1) the commodity or mineral is in surplus on world markets, and (2) the export of such commodity or mineral will cause substantial injury to U.S. producers of a competing commodity or mineral (or of the same or a similar commodity or mineral). This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to investigate and annually report to Congress on the extent to which U.S. leadership at these institutions have carried out Treasury's instructions.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2025-03-11
- Policy area Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Cosponsors 20
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] introduced H.R. 2071. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 2071? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2071 do?
Save Our Shrimpers ActThis bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S…
Who sponsored H.R. 2071?
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2071?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 2071 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.