Bill > S3414

This bill aims to support U.S. investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral collaboration to address criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon. It defines key terms like "crimes" and "relevant Federal agencies," and outlines several key provisions: 1. It directs the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to identify sustainable economic opportunities and investment risks in the Brazilian Amazon, and requires a report on these findings. 2. It calls for the State Department to prioritize supporting Brazil's efforts to disrupt the criminal networks contributing to deforestation, including through information sharing, training, and assisting with financial investigations. 3. It authorizes up to $10 million annually for the State Department to help Brazilian authorities combat these crimes. 4. It requires a report on the drivers of deforestation and environmental degradation in the Brazilian Amazon, including the role of China and the efficacy of U.S. assistance programs. 5. It directs the U.S. Treasury to use its influence at international financial institutions to prioritize sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon and oppose any loans or programs that would contribute to deforestation.