Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 13, 2020)
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 just happenedAug 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 13, 2020
- Aug 13, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Aug 13, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate