Bill > S1325

This bill aims to establish a partnership with nations in the Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela) to promote economic competitiveness, democratic governance, and security. Key provisions include: 1. Strengthening security cooperation with democratic partner nations to address the impacts of transnational criminal organizations and malign external actors, enhancing the capacity and technical capabilities of defense, security, law enforcement, and judicial institutions. 2. Promoting digitalization and cybersecurity cooperation to expand digital connectivity, e-government services, and robust cybersecurity partnerships to mitigate cyber threats. 3. Enhancing economic and commercial ties by reducing trade barriers, establishing mechanisms for regulatory cooperation, building trade capacity and facilitation, and promoting transparency and adherence to the rule of law in investment dealings. 4. Supporting efforts to strengthen the capacity and legitimacy of democratic institutions and inclusive processes to promote a more transparent, democratic, and prosperous region. 5. Requiring the President to establish a comprehensive strategy to increase exports of U.S. goods and services to Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean by 200% within 10 years.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1325/all-info