H.R.4531

BANNED in Latin America Act Barring Adversarial Networks and Notorious Extremist Destabilizers in Latin America Act

Introduced·7/17/25

The BANNED in Latin America Act mandates a strategy to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations in Latin America.

The BANNED in Latin America Act requires the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive strategy to the appropriate congressional committees within 180 days of enactment. This strategy aims to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations in Latin America, including propaganda, missionary networks, and radicalization efforts. The strategy includes measures to restrict the travel and activities of Iranian agents, address the proliferation of Iranian cultural centers, disrupt Iranian and Hezbollah media platforms, and target Iran's Al Mustafa International University network.

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History

Jul 17, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 17, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.