Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Bill Summary: Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025 **What the bill would do:** If passed, this bill would require the President to create a comprehensive strategy aimed at significantly boosting U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The main goal is to increase American exports to these regions by at least 200% (doubling them) within 10 years. The bill also calls for developing standardized training programs for U.S. diplomats and trade officials who work in these regions to help them better support American businesses. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily affects U.S.
businesses seeking to export goods and services to African, Latin American, and Caribbean markets, as well as the federal agencies involved in trade promotion (State Department, Commerce Department, and the U.S. Agency for International Development). American workers in export-related industries could potentially benefit from increased trade opportunities. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-Illinois) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.
CRS Official Summary
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025This bill requires the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy and a standardized training plan to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The strategy shall focus on increasing exports of U.S. goods and services to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean by at least 200% in real dollar value within 10 years.Additionally, the bill directs the President to develop a plan for standardized training of (1) U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service officers, and (2) economic officers of the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The bill also directs the Department of Commerce to (1) designate a Special Africa Export Strategy Coordinator, and (2) designate a Special Latin America and the Caribbean Export Strategy Coordinator. These coordinators shall oversee the development and implementation of the strategy to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1461-1462)