The bill S. 4805 aims to direct U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to oppose funding for certain shrimp production projects. This means that the United States would use its influence to prevent these institutions from financing shrimp farming activities that could harm U.S. shrimp producers.
Supporters of the bill argue that it protects domestic shrimpers from unfair competition by preventing international financial institutions from funding foreign shrimp farms that may not adhere to the same environmental and labor standards as U.S. producers. They believe this measure will help maintain the viability of the U.S. shrimp industry.
Critics contend that the bill could strain diplomatic relations by interfering with the operations of international financial institutions. They also argue that it may limit the availability of shrimp in the U.S. market, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers.
The analysis of bill S. 4805, which aims to require U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions to oppose certain shrimp production projects, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Cindy Hyde-Smith's, top donor industries. The lobbying activity associated with this bill primarily involves organizations that do not appear to have a direct financial interest in shrimp production or related industries. Notably, the largest contributions come from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy ($144,981) and Altria Client Services ($40,000), neither of which are connected to the shrimp industry. This lack of direct financial ties suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest for the sponsor regarding this specific legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | $144,981 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $40,000 |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | $40,000 |
| GOTRIANGLE | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $30,000 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF CDFI CEOS | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $20,000 |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB | ALEXANDER J. BECKLES, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| CITY OF GLADEWATER, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $12,000 |
| CITY OF CRANDALL, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION | SLEEP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SLEEP, INC. | SLEEP, INC. | undisclosed |
| THE LIVINGSTON GROUP ON BEHALF OF INNOVATIVE VACCINE TECHNOLOGIES | MAGILL ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER OF AMERICA, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| LUMBEE TRIBE HOLDINGS, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| CITY OF CLEVELAND, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF RIO HONDO, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Cindy Hyde-Smith, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
