S 4665 United States Senate · 119th Congress

BANNED in Latin America Act

The BANNED in Latin America Act requires the Secretary of State to create a plan within 180 days to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence in the region. This strategy must outline steps to limit Iranian cultural centers, restrict the travel of Iranian agents, and boost intelligence efforts to monitor these groups' networks. It also calls for actions to shut down specific media platforms like HispanTV and Al Mayadeen Español, as well as designating Iran's Al Mustafa International University network as a terrorist entity. The final report will be submitted to Congress and can include a classified section with sensitive details.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 2, 2026 Last action Jul 27, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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Jun 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Jun 2, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Jun 2, 2026
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John R. Curtis
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