End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act

House Bill 5501 - End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5501 End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:39 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5501

End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act

This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) submit to Congress a strategy to enhance U.S. efforts to dismantle systemic corruption in the Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras), and (2) make available on its website the total amounts of assistance under the Central America Regional Security Initiative that have been provided to each Central American country since FY2008.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5501

Bill HR 5501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 12, 2018. Bill HR 5501 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on April 12, 2018. Bill HR 5501's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. as of June 4, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5501

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5501

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- El Salvador

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Government information and archives

- Guatemala

- Honduras

- Human rights

- International law and treaties

- International organizations and cooperation

- Latin America

- Military assistance, sales, and agreements

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5501

End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act

To direct the Secretary of State to take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, and for other purposes.

End Corruption in the Northern Triangle Act