S 1325 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

This bill establishes U.S. policy to strengthen economic, security, and democratic partnerships across the Western Hemisphere with democratic nations (excluding Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela). It directs the State Department to support collaborative efforts including security training for law enforcement, cybersecurity partnerships, reducing trade barriers, and anti-corruption initiatives. Key provisions require improving border security, disrupting transnational crime networks, expanding digital connectivity, and promoting transparent energy markets. The bill focuses on concrete policy actions like enhancing regional cybersecurity cooperation, streamlining customs processes, and strengthening democratic institutions through technical assistance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 26, 2023 Last action May 4, 2023
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May 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
upper
May 3, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Apr 26, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced
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upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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