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Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4528| Senate 
| Updated: 8/13/2020
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8716
Introduced in House
  • August 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8716
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8716: Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
Alternative and renewable resourcesArgentinaAsiaBrazilCaribbean areaChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCubaCultural exchanges and relationsDams and canalsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEcuadorElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy storage, supplies, demandEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLatin AmericaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesSubversive activitiesTelephone and wireless communicationTrade secrets and economic espionageU.S. and foreign investmentsVenezuelaVisas and passportsWages and earningsWestern Hemisphere

Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4528| Senate 
| Updated: 8/13/2020
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.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8716
Introduced in House
  • August 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8716
    Introduced in House
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8716: Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesArgentinaAsiaBrazilCaribbean areaChinaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCubaCultural exchanges and relationsDams and canalsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEcuadorElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy storage, supplies, demandEvidence and witnessesForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLatin AmericaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesSubversive activitiesTelephone and wireless communicationTrade secrets and economic espionageU.S. and foreign investmentsVenezuelaVisas and passportsWages and earningsWestern Hemisphere