SAVE OUR SHRIMPERS ACT

On 2026-05-13, Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) delivered a floor speech titled "SAVE OUR SHRIMPERS ACT" in the House.

SAVE OUR SHRIMPERS ACT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E442] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAVE OUR SHRIMPERS ACT ______ speech of HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I want to share a statement on H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act. Shrimpers in Texas and across the United States are facing real, serious challenges including rising fuel costs, aging equipment, and a workforce shortage as fewer young people enter the trade. These issues that threaten the future of our domestic shrimp industry deserve meaningful attention from Congress. Regrettably, the Save Our Shrimpers Act does nothing to lower the cost of fuel or provide practical support to American producers. Instead, the bill offers a false promise to shrimpers in the United States by focusing on cutting off financing to some of the most impoverished communities in the world. Texas shrimpers deserve better. I support growing the domestic shrimping industry and will continue working toward legislation that addresses the challenges our shrimpers face. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR2071