legislation: 116-hr-8716

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116-hr-8716 116 hr 8716 Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020 International Affairs 2020-10-30 2020-10-30 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] NJ D S001165 0 Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020 This bill supports U.S. economic engagement and diplomatic presence in Latin American and Caribbean countries and implements requirements to counter foreign corrupt practices and malign business practices in the region. Specifically, the bill establishes measures to (1) increase U.S. economic competitiveness and promote the rule of law in Latin American and Caribbean countries, (2) promote regional security and digital security, and (3) protect human rights in the Americas and advance the role of civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean. 2023-01-11T13:44:27Z  

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