US HB8716 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on October 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-30 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-30 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To strengthen the United States ties with Latin American and Caribbean countries through diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation, to counter efforts by the People's Republic of China to undermine United States interests and values in the Americas, and to promote economic development and competitiveness in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
Title
Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-30 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2020-10-30 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2020-10-30 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4528 (Same As) 2020-08-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resources
Argentina
Asia
Brazil
Caribbean area
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cuba
Cultural exchanges and relations
Dams and canals
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Ecuador
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international corporations
Foreign loans and debt
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Infrastructure development
Intellectual property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International affairs
International exchange and broadcasting
Internet and video services
Latin America
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Navigation, waterways, harbors
News media and reporting
Oil and gas
Public contracts and procurement
Right of privacy
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Spacecraft and satellites
Subversive activities
Telephone and wireless communication
Trade secrets and economic espionage
U.S. and foreign investments
Venezuela
Visas and passports
Wages and earnings
Western Hemisphere
Argentina
Asia
Brazil
Caribbean area
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cuba
Cultural exchanges and relations
Dams and canals
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Ecuador
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international corporations
Foreign loans and debt
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Infrastructure development
Intellectual property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International affairs
International exchange and broadcasting
Internet and video services
Latin America
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Navigation, waterways, harbors
News media and reporting
Oil and gas
Public contracts and procurement
Right of privacy
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Spacecraft and satellites
Subversive activities
Telephone and wireless communication
Trade secrets and economic espionage
U.S. and foreign investments
Venezuela
Visas and passports
Wages and earnings
Western Hemisphere
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8716/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8716/BILLS-116hr8716ih.pdf |
