Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:53:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 332 Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 332

Bill 118 hr 332, also known as the Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing corruption in Mexico. The bill seeks to support Mexico in its efforts to combat corruption by providing assistance and resources to strengthen its anti-corruption measures.

Specifically, the bill calls for increased cooperation between the United States and Mexico in the fight against corruption. It includes provisions for the sharing of information and best practices, as well as the provision of technical assistance and training to Mexican officials involved in anti-corruption efforts.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of promoting transparency and accountability in Mexico, particularly within its government institutions. It calls for the implementation of measures to prevent and punish corruption, including the establishment of effective anti-corruption mechanisms and the prosecution of corrupt individuals. Overall, the Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act aims to support Mexico in its efforts to combat corruption and promote good governance. By providing assistance and resources, the bill seeks to strengthen Mexico's ability to address corruption and uphold the rule of law.

Congressional Summary of HR 332

Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act

This bill directs the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons who are current or former officials of the Mexican government and who are responsible for acts of significant corruption. These sanctions shall also apply to foreign persons acting on behalf of such a government official.

The sanctions shall not apply to acts related to U.S. intelligence activities. The President may waive application of the sanctions for U.S. national security interests or to prevent undue economic harm to the people of Mexico.

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Current Status of Bill HR 332

Bill HR 332 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HR 332 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023. Bill HR 332's most recent activity was 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. as of January 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 332

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 332

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Foreign property

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Human rights

- Latin America

- Mexico

- Sanctions

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 332

Supporting Mexico Against Corruption Act

To require the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to combat corruption and human rights violations perpetrated by officials in the Mexican Government, and for other purposes.