Bill · H.R. 5320· House(119-HR-5320)
Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- William Keating
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act aims to improve U.S. relations with specific countries in Central and Southeast Europe. It establishes the "Transatlantic Growth Enterprise" to strengthen business ties, energy security, and security cooperation. The program focuses on countering the influence of Russia and China in the region. It emphasizes supporting democracy, the rule of law, and civil society. The Secretary of State will lead the initiative and provide regular reports to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+8
Specifically designed to strengthen ties and security cooperation with Central and Southeast European allies.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7
Establishes a structured enterprise for diplomatic and economic engagement with participating countries.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
Aims to expand business-to-business ties and investment in the target region.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Economic Opportunities: The bill aims to expand business-to-business ties between U.S. industry and economic sectors in participating countries, which may increase prosperity (Section 4(4) and Section 5(b)(2)).
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Enhanced Energy Security: The program seeks to expand energy sector cooperation, including nuclear energy, to reduce dependency on Russian and Chinese energy sectors (Section 5(b)(3) and Section 5(e)(3)(B)).
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Strengthened Global Security: By countering Russian aggression and malign influence, the bill intends to protect the European continent and U.S. national security (Section 3(5) and Section 5(b)(5)).
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Support for Democracy: The act focuses on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and people-to-people ties in the region (Section 5(b)(4) and Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictive Engagements: The Secretary of State may refuse to engage with certain government officials if they are determined to be undermining U.S. interests, which could limit diplomatic cooperation with those specific entities (Section 5(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+8Improves Diplomatic Engagement+7Improves International Trade+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina