Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025 | ChamberLight
Bills · S 816
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 816Foreign Trade and International Finance
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to directly create American jobs and stimulate economic growth by expanding our reach into growing international markets. If this bill becomes law, the U.S. government will commit to a comprehensive strategy to significantly increase exports, which could translate into more manufacturing jobs, service sector jobs, and overall economic activity at home.
Without this bill, such a focused and coordinated strategy with specific export targets for Africa and Latin America might not be developed. This means American businesses could miss out on opportunities to grow their customer base and create jobs, potentially leading to slower economic expansion compared to a scenario where these export markets are actively pursued through a government-backed plan.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the President to establish a comprehensive strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
This ensures a unified and directed approach from the U.S. government to boost its economic engagement with these regions.
PROVISION 02
The strategy must aim to increase United States exports to Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean by 200 percent in real dollar value within 10 years.
This sets an ambitious and measurable goal for export growth, signaling a strong commitment to expanding U.S. economic presence.
PROVISION 03
Mandates consultations with Congress, various government agencies, multilateral development banks, and the private sector during strategy development.
This ensures a broad range of perspectives and expertise are considered, leading to a more robust and widely supported plan.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to designate Special Africa and Latin America Export Strategy Coordinators.
These roles are intended to ensure dedicated leadership and coordination for the implementation of the export strategy.
PROVISION 05
Requires a plan to standardize training for U.S. government officers involved in export promotion and development programs.
This aims to improve the effectiveness and consistency of government support provided to American businesses looking to export.
Voters should care about this bill because it aims to directly create American jobs and stimulate economic growth by expanding our reach into growing international markets. If this bill becomes law, the U.S. government will commit to a comprehensive strategy to significantly increase exports, which could translate into more manufacturing jobs, service sector jobs, and overall economic activity at home.
Without this bill, such a focused and coordinated strategy with specific export targets for Africa and Latin America might not be developed. This means American businesses could miss out on opportunities to grow their customer base and create jobs, potentially leading to slower economic expansion compared to a scenario where these export markets are actively pursued through a government-backed plan.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the President to establish a comprehensive strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
This ensures a unified and directed approach from the U.S. government to boost its economic engagement with these regions.
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The strategy must aim to increase United States exports to Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean by 200 percent in real dollar value within 10 years.
This sets an ambitious and measurable goal for export growth, signaling a strong commitment to expanding U.S. economic presence.
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Mandates consultations with Congress, various government agencies, multilateral development banks, and the private sector during strategy development.
This ensures a broad range of perspectives and expertise are considered, leading to a more robust and widely supported plan.
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Directs the Secretary of Commerce to designate Special Africa and Latin America Export Strategy Coordinators.
These roles are intended to ensure dedicated leadership and coordination for the implementation of the export strategy.
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Requires a plan to standardize training for U.S. government officers involved in export promotion and development programs.
This aims to improve the effectiveness and consistency of government support provided to American businesses looking to export.
Not later than 200 days after the date of the enactment of this Act
President shall submit the comprehensive strategy to appropriate congressional committees.
Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act
President shall submit a progress report on the implementation of the strategy to appropriate congressional committees.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act (sense of Congress)
Secretary of Commerce and other high-level officials should conduct joint trade missions to Africa and to Latin America and the Caribbean.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act
All United States and Foreign Commercial Service officers stationed overseas, and relevant economic officers of the Department of State, must receive standardized training.
GLOSSARY
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Exports
Goods and services produced in one country and sold to buyers in another country.
Real dollar value
The value of goods or services adjusted for inflation, providing a measure of actual purchasing power over time.
Multilateral development banks
International financial institutions (like the World Bank or African Development Bank) that provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries.
Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee
A committee established by law to coordinate the trade promotion and export financing activities of the U.S. government.
United States and Foreign Commercial Service
A part of the U.S. Department of Commerce that helps American companies export their products and services and promotes foreign investment in the U.S.
Development agencies
U.S. government entities (e.g., USAID) and related organizations focused on assisting economic and social development in other countries.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 3, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 3, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1461-1462)