S-1325 : Still Just a Bill

Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023

This bill states that the Department of State should collaborate with democratic partners to promote certain objectives in the Western Hemisphere: (1) improvement of security conditions and the rule of law; (2) digitalization and cybersecurity; (3) improvement of economic conditions; and (4) transparent, accountable, and democratic governance. The first three of these objectives do not apply to Cuba, Nicaragua, or Venezuela.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-05-04CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.Senate
2023-05-04CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2023-05-03CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2023-04-26IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2023-04-26IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Africa
  • Aviation and airports
  • Caribbean area
  • Collective security
  • Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Employment and training programs
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Human trafficking
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • International exchange and broadcasting
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Latin America
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Natural disasters
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Organized crime
  • Rule of law and government transparency
  • U.S. and foreign investments
  • Western Hemisphere
  • World health

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