S4805Referred to Committee

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

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-17
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican · MS · Senator
Votes with party: 74.9% (824 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$9,865k

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Cosponsors (3)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-06-17

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would instruct U.S. representatives at international banks like the World Bank to vote against funding projects that involve shrimp farming, likely due to environmental concerns such as mangrove destruction or water pollution. This would affect developing countries seeking loans for aquaculture operations and could influence which shrimp production projects receive international financial support. The requirement applies specifically to U.S. officials who represent the country at these global financial institutions.

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