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S. 1325 118th Congress Senate

Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

Official title: A bill to establish a partnership with nations in the Western Hemisphere to promote economic competitiveness, democratic governance, and security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 26, 2023 Introduced by: James E. Risch Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 4, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
May 4, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 3, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 26, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 4, 2023

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

This bill states that the Department of State should collaborate with democratic partners to promote certain objectives in the Western Hemisphere: (1) improvement of security conditions and the rule of law; (2) digitalization and cybersecurity; (3) improvement of economic conditions; and (4) transparent, accountable, and democratic governance. These objectives do not apply to Cuba, Nicaragua, or Venezuela.

The bill also requires the President to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for investment, trade, and development in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The focus of this strategy shall be on increasing exports of U.S. goods and services to those regions.

The State Department must report to Congress on efforts by the Maduro regime of Venezuela to detain U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

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 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 3

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

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    for CF INDUSTRIES INC · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2025 (July 1 - Sep 30)
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    for CF INDUSTRIES INC · District of Columbia · 2nd Quarter 2025 (Apr 1 - June 30)
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    for CF INDUSTRIES INC · District of Columbia · 1st Quarter 2025 (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1325: Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1325/
MLA
"S. 1325: Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1325/.
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S. 1325, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1325/.
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