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Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020

Introduced: August 13, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020

This bill supports U.S. economic engagement and diplomatic presence in Latin American and Caribbean countries and implements requirements to counter foreign corrupt practices and malign business practices in the region. Specifically, the bill establishes measures to (1) increase U.S. economic competitiveness and promote the rule of law in Latin American and Caribbean countries, (2) promote regional security and digital security, and (3) protect human rights in the Americas and advance the role of civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean.

What's happening now August 13, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8716 Identical bill Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Sep 23, 2020
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Sep 10, 2020
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Sep 10, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4528: Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4528/
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"S. 4528: Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4528/.
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