A bill to support foreign assistance programs and diplomatic initiatives to counter violence in the Western Hemisphere.

1/2/2025, 8:55 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 118 s 5584, also known as the "Western Hemisphere Security and Prosperity Partnership Act," aims to provide support for foreign assistance programs and diplomatic initiatives in order to combat violence in the Western Hemisphere. The bill recognizes the importance of addressing security challenges in the region, including drug trafficking, gang violence, and political instability.

The legislation calls for increased funding for programs that promote economic development, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve security cooperation among countries in the Western Hemisphere. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of violence, such as poverty and lack of opportunity.

Additionally, the bill highlights the need for enhanced coordination and collaboration between the United States and countries in the region to address shared security concerns. It calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy to address security challenges in the Western Hemisphere, including increased support for law enforcement and judicial reform efforts. Overall, Bill 118 s 5584 seeks to strengthen U.S. engagement in the Western Hemisphere and support efforts to promote security and prosperity in the region. It underscores the importance of diplomatic initiatives and foreign assistance programs in addressing the complex security challenges facing countries in the Western Hemisphere.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5584

Introduced on
2024-12-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 118 s 5584, also known as the "Western Hemisphere Security and Prosperity Partnership Act," aims to provide support for foreign assistance programs and diplomatic initiatives in order to combat violence in the Western Hemisphere. The bill recognizes the importance of addressing security challenges in the region, including drug trafficking, gang violence, and political instability.

The legislation calls for increased funding for programs that promote economic development, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve security cooperation among countries in the Western Hemisphere. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of violence, such as poverty and lack of opportunity.

Additionally, the bill highlights the need for enhanced coordination and collaboration between the United States and countries in the region to address shared security concerns. It calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy to address security challenges in the Western Hemisphere, including increased support for law enforcement and judicial reform efforts. Overall, Bill 118 s 5584 seeks to strengthen U.S. engagement in the Western Hemisphere and support efforts to promote security and prosperity in the region. It underscores the importance of diplomatic initiatives and foreign assistance programs in addressing the complex security challenges facing countries in the Western Hemisphere.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to support foreign assistance programs and diplomatic initiatives to counter violence in the Western Hemisphere.

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Latest Action12/18/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.