S 2578 would add reports on Amazon deforestation, imports and China's role
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Sponsor: Tim Kaine · Senator · VA
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Official title: Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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S 2578 encourages U.S. help for Brazil on Amazon crimes and requires reports, including on imports tied to deforestation and China's role.
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What does this do?
The bill encourages the State Department to help Brazilian agencies with training, information sharing, and tracing money from Amazon crimes such as illegal logging, mining, fishing, and wildlife trafficking. It requires the Development Finance Corporation to report within 180 days and the State Department to report yearly for five years. Many of its steps use "may" and "should," so they are encouraged rather than required.
Who does it affect?
It mainly affects federal agencies, which would take on new reporting duties and possible overseas programs. It could also affect U.S. businesses that import goods from the Amazon region, and communities and law enforcement in Brazil.
Why does it matter?
U.S. importers of farm goods, timber, minerals, and wildlife could face closer attention to whether their products are tied to Amazon deforestation. The bill creates no new rules or penalties for individual Americans.
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Jul 27, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 31, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jul 27, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.