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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 26, 2023
Last action May 4, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
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
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James E. Risch
RRepublican
Co
Marco Rubio
RRepublican
Co
Robert Menendez
DDemocratic
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