S. 4863: Save Our Shrimpers Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-06-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-06-23):
Save Our Shrimpers Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) to oppose providing financial assistance for any project to support shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in a borrowing country.
Treasury may waive this requirement with respect to a project upon notifying Congress that the waiver is in the national interest of the United States.
The requirement expires seven years after the enactment of this bill.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4863 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4863?
S. 4863 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Save Our Shrimpers Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4863 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).