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BANNED in Latin America Act

USA119th CongressS-4665| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "BANNED in Latin America Act," mandates that the Secretary of State submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The primary goal of this strategy is to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations , including propaganda and missionary networks, throughout Latin America. The required strategy must detail specific measures to address the proliferation of Iranian cultural centers and restrict the travel of Iranian emissaries through visa denials or sanctions. It also calls for strengthening U.S. intelligence capabilities to disrupt these networks, taking action against media platforms like HispanTV and Al Mayadeen Espanol, and developing a plan to address Iran's Al Mustafa International University network, potentially through terrorist designations.

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Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4531
Introduced in House
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 27, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.
  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4531
    Introduced in House


  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 27, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4531: BANNED in Latin America Act

BANNED in Latin America Act

USA119th CongressS-4665| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
This bill, known as the "BANNED in Latin America Act," mandates that the Secretary of State submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The primary goal of this strategy is to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations , including propaganda and missionary networks, throughout Latin America. The required strategy must detail specific measures to address the proliferation of Iranian cultural centers and restrict the travel of Iranian emissaries through visa denials or sanctions. It also calls for strengthening U.S. intelligence capabilities to disrupt these networks, taking action against media platforms like HispanTV and Al Mayadeen Espanol, and developing a plan to address Iran's Al Mustafa International University network, potentially through terrorist designations.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4531
Introduced in House
Jun 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 27, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.
  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4531
    Introduced in House


  • June 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 27, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4531: BANNED in Latin America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted