United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

Summary

United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop and implement strategies and programs to strengthen the U.S.-Ecuador relationship. The State Department must develop and implement a strategy to strengthen commercial and economic ties between the United States and Ecuador, including by (1) promoting cooperation and information sharing to increase trade and investment opportunities, and (2) supporting efforts by Ecuador's government to promote a more open and competitive business environment. The State Department must also develop and implement a strategy to increase the capacity of Ecuador's justice system and law enforcement to combat crime, corruption, and the harmful influence of malign foreign and domestic actors. USAID must develop and implement a strategy to support inclusive economic development across Ecuador's national territory, including by facilitating increased access to financing and investment for small- and medium-sized businesses. USAID must also, by working through appropriate nonprofit organizations, develop and implement programs to provide training and technical assistance to strengthen the National Assembly of Ecuador. USAID must also develop and implement programs to improve ecosystem conservation and enhance the effective stewardship of Ecuador's natural resources. The State Department and USAID must periodically report to Congress on the implementation of these strategies and programs.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 2022

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 February 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 March 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 4 April 2022

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.

   Source: Calendars

5. 4 April 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 4 April 2022

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 4 April 2022 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 7 February 2022 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 4 April 2022

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 4 April 2022

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• Reported to Senate

  summary · EN · 4 April 2022

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 February 2022

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 February 2022

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 February 2022

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Sponsors

• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• James Risch · R · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Bill Cassidy · R · Cosponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

Related records

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