US House passes Save Our Shrimpers Act
The measure would require U.S. officials to oppose financing for shrimp projects abroad, and the House passed it 391-18.
- The House passed the Save Our Shrimpers Act in a 391-18 vote, sending the legislation to the Senate. Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, the measure aims to block American taxpayer funding for foreign shrimp operations.
- Gulf Coast lawmakers say foreign shrimp projects have undercut domestic shrimpers for decades. One project in India, the largest shrimp supplier to the United States, totaled about $200 million in international development financing.
- Requiring U.S. representatives to oppose financial assistance, the bill targets the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, said, "Today's vote is a great moment for the American shrimp industry."
- The Congressional Budget Office noted the bill mandates officials oppose shrimp-related assistance, with the requirement expiring seven years after enactment. Its impact depends on whether international financial institutions consider future shrimp projects.
- Imports account for more than 90% of shrimp consumed in the United States. Addressing concerns in states including Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama, the bill has bipartisan support from Gulf Coast and seafood-state lawmakers.
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US House passes Save Our Shrimpers Act
(The Center Square) — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at stopping American taxpayer dollars from helping finance foreign shrimp operations that Gulf Coast lawmakers say have undercut domestic shrimpers for decades.
U.S. Shrimp Industry Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Shrimpers Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers (SOS) Act by an overwhelming 391 to 18 margin. Today’s vote delivers a clear message: the U.S. government should actively oppose funding of foreign shrimp competitors that are driving U.S. shrimpers out of business. The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) extends its deepest gratitude to Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX), who has championed this legislation with remarkable …
US House passes bill to stop tax dollars from subsidizing foreign shrimp operations
'For far too long, foreign shrimp has flooded our markets while US tax dollars have been used to subsidize overseas shrimp operations, which are putting our domestic shrimpers out of business' -- US representative Troy Nehls
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