# 116-hr-8716: Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020

116-hr-8716, Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ); status 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 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8716
- Congress: 116
- Title: Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020
- Status: 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.
- Introduced: 2020-10-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Advancing Competitiveness, Transparency, and Security in the Americas Act of 2020 This bill supports U.S. economic engagement and diplomatic presence in Latin American and Caribbean countries and implements requirements to counter foreign corrupt practices and malign business practices in the region. Specifically, the bill establishes measures to (1) increase U.S. economic competitiveness and promote the rule of law in Latin American and Caribbean countries, (2) promote regional security and digital security, and (3) protect human rights in the Americas and advance the role of civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean.

## Related bills

- 116-hr-8966: COVID–19 Vaccine Awareness Support Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8921: COVID–19 Cold Storage Expansion Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8912: Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act
- 116-hr-8793: Hurricane Eta Relief Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8755: Expanded Telehealth Access Act
- 116-hr-8702: Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID–19 Act of 2020

## Sources
- [116-hr-8716 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8716)

## Related
- [116-hr-8966: COVID–19 Vaccine Awareness Support Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8966)
- [116-hr-8921: COVID–19 Cold Storage Expansion Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8921)
- [116-hr-8912: Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of State Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8912)
- [116-hr-8793: Hurricane Eta Relief Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8793)
- [116-hr-8755: Expanded Telehealth Access Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8755)
- [116-hr-8702: Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID–19 Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8702)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8716 (as of 2025-11-18).