H.R. 2071 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Save Our Shrimpers Act
H.R. 2071 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 11, 2025, sponsored by Troy E. Nehls with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
Save Our Shrimpers Act This 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Troy E. Nehls (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 12, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (May 13, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 12, 2026 · Passed391–18
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Save Our Shrimpers ActHouse · May 12, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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