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Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

Introduced: April 26, 2023 Introduced by: Risch, James E. Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
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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
 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.

What's happening now May 4, 2023

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

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