Senate Bill 158
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 31, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
158
Congress
118
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Primary focus of measure is competitiveness, trade barriers and adjustment assistance; foreign loans and international monetary system; international banking; trade agreements and negotiations; customs enforcement, tariffs, and trade restrictions; foreign investment. Measures concerning border enforcement may fall under Immigration policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to take certain actions to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The strategy shall focus on increasing exports of U.S. goods and services to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean by at least 200% in real dollar value within 10 years.
Additionally, the bill directs the President to
- designate a Special Africa Export Strategy Coordinator,
- designate a Special Latin America and the Caribbean Export Strategy Coordinator, and
- develop a plan for standardized training of foreign service and economic officers.
January 31, 2023
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01/31/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
01/31/2023
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jun 12, 2024 6:17:46 PM