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119-sres-707119th Congress

A resolution expressing concern about the increasing influence of the People's Republic of China in Latin America and the Caribbean and calling for strengthened United States economic, security, and diplomatic engagement in the region.

Sponsored By: Senator Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

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Summary

Counter the People's Republic of China's influence in Latin America and the Caribbean. This resolution would push the United States to strengthen economic, security, and diplomatic ties to offer alternatives to PRC loans and influence.

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  • Latin American and Caribbean governments would be encouraged to adopt investment-review mechanisms like the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to screen strategic PRC investments in ports, energy, mining, and telecom.
  • U.S. agencies would be urged to expand financing and projects through the Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Development Finance Corporation to provide alternatives to PRC lending, which totals more than $120 billion to the region since 2005.
  • The resolution would push for increased security cooperation, training, and media engagement to counter PRC arms sales, surveillance technology, and messaging. It highlights 44 Confucius Institutes in the region as part of Beijing's influence network.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

NH • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

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