S.4665

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

Introduced·6/2/26

Federal SB4665 mandates the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence in Latin America.

Federal SB4665, known as the "BANNED in Latin America Act," requires the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The strategy aims to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations in Latin America, including propaganda, missionary networks, and radicalization efforts. It includes measures to limit Iranian cultural centers, address Iran's Al Mustafa International University network, and disrupt media platforms like HispanTV and Al Mayadeen Español. The strategy also involves strengthening U.S.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 17

10:00 AM

Senate Foreign Relations Hearing

History

Jun 17

Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Jun 2

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.