United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

Bill: 117-s-3591
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Customs enforcement
Digital media
Disaster relief and insurance
Ecology
Economic development
Ecuador
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Forests, forestry, trees
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Infrastructure development
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Land use and conservation
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Military education and training
Mining
Natural disasters
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Organized crime
Pacific Ocean
Public contracts and procurement
Racial and ethnic relations
Right of privacy
Rule of law and government transparency
Rural conditions and development
Small business
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-04-04
text: 

United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

 
This bill requires and authorizes actions to strengthen the U.S.-Ecuador relationship.
 
The President may transfer two excess Coast Guard vessels to Ecuador if there is sufficient capacity to maintain the vessels.
 
The Department of State 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.
 
The U.S. Agency for International Development (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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
action_date: 2022-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-03-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate