S-587 : Still Just a Bill


United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act

This bill directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico.

The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship.

The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries' medical and nursing schools. The plan should ensure that accreditation standards for such schools are comparable so that students in Mexico can pass the licensing exams needed to practice in the United States.

These programs shall be focused on the region within 100 kilometers of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2019-02-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

John Cornyn [R] (TX)
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Business education
  • Business investment and capital
  • Cultural exchanges and relations
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Higher education
  • Infrastructure development
  • International exchange and broadcasting
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medical education
  • Oil and gas
  • Vocational and technical education
Related Geographic Entities
  • Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Texas
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