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S. 4665119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Jul 27, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The bill requires the State Department to submit a strategy within 180 days to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence in Latin America.
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This bill, the BANNED in Latin America Act, would require the Secretary of State to submit a strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The strategy would address Iranian and Hezbollah propaganda, cultural outreach, and radicalization networks in Latin America, covering cultural centers, diplomat travel restrictions, intelligence tracking, Spanish-language media outlets, and possibly designating a religious education network as a terrorist organization.
The bill mainly affects the State Department and U.S. intelligence agencies, which would face new reporting and planning duties. It could also affect organizations and media outlets, such as HispanTV and Al Mayadeen Espanol, identified as linked to Iran or Hezbollah.
The strategy could shape U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic relations with Latin American countries, and lead to sanctions or travel restrictions on identified groups or individuals. It does not directly regulate ordinary Americans.
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Right now: it was placed on the Senate floor calendar, 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. 514.