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United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3591| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2022
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 This bill requires and authorizes actions to strengthen the U.S.-Ecuador relationship. The President may transfer two excess Coast Guard vessels to Ecuador if there is sufficient capacity to maintain the vessels. The Department of State must develop and implement a strategy to strengthen commercial and economic ties between the United States and Ecuador, including by (1) promoting cooperation and information sharing to increase trade and investment opportunities, and (2) supporting efforts by Ecuador's government to promote a more open and competitive business environment. The State Department must also develop and implement a strategy to increase the capacity of Ecuador's justice system and law enforcement to combat crime, corruption, and the harmful influence of malign foreign and domestic actors. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) must develop and implement a strategy to support inclusive economic development across Ecuador's national territory, including by facilitating increased access to financing and investment for small- and medium-sized businesses. USAID must also, by working through appropriate nonprofit organizations, develop and implement programs to provide training and technical assistance to strengthen the National Assembly of Ecuador. USAID must also develop and implement programs to improve ecosystem conservation and enhance the effective stewardship of Ecuador's natural resources. The State Department and USAID must periodically report to Congress on the implementation of these strategies and programs.

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Timeline
Feb 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 4, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Apr 4, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
Aug 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8711
Introduced in House
  • February 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 4, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • April 4, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.


  • August 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8711
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8711: United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDigital mediaDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentEcuadorEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMilitary education and trainingMiningNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsOrganized crimePacific OceanPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencyRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusU.S. and foreign investmentsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3591| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2022
United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 This bill requires and authorizes actions to strengthen the U.S.-Ecuador relationship. The President may transfer two excess Coast Guard vessels to Ecuador if there is sufficient capacity to maintain the vessels. The Department of State must develop and implement a strategy to strengthen commercial and economic ties between the United States and Ecuador, including by (1) promoting cooperation and information sharing to increase trade and investment opportunities, and (2) supporting efforts by Ecuador's government to promote a more open and competitive business environment. The State Department must also develop and implement a strategy to increase the capacity of Ecuador's justice system and law enforcement to combat crime, corruption, and the harmful influence of malign foreign and domestic actors. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) must develop and implement a strategy to support inclusive economic development across Ecuador's national territory, including by facilitating increased access to financing and investment for small- and medium-sized businesses. USAID must also, by working through appropriate nonprofit organizations, develop and implement programs to provide training and technical assistance to strengthen the National Assembly of Ecuador. USAID must also develop and implement programs to improve ecosystem conservation and enhance the effective stewardship of Ecuador's natural resources. The State Department and USAID must periodically report to Congress on the implementation of these strategies and programs.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 23, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 4, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Apr 4, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
Aug 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8711
Introduced in House
  • February 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 23, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • April 4, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • April 4, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.


  • August 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8711
    Introduced in House
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8711: United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDigital mediaDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentEcuadorEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMilitary education and trainingMiningNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsOrganized crimePacific OceanPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRight of privacyRule of law and government transparencyRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusU.S. and foreign investmentsWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection