# 117-hr-8711: United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

117-hr-8711, United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8711
- Congress: 117
- Title: United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
- Introduced: 2022-08-12
- Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2022-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2022-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2022-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2022-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2022-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

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- 117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act
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- 117-hr-5441: PAST Act of 2022

## Sources
- [117-hr-8711 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8711)

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- [117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1842)
- [117-hr-7240: READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7240)
- [117-hr-5577: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 C…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5577)
- [117-hr-5497: BURMA Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5497)
- [117-hr-5441: PAST Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5441)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8711 (as of 2025-11-18).