Bill · S. 2271· Senate(119-S-2271)
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on security cooperation with Guyana.
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Bennet
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a specific report to Congress. The report must be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. It must be delivered no later than 270 days after the Act is enacted. The report is tasked with describing the current state of security cooperation between the United States and Guyana. Additionally, it must identify any extra assistance needed to help prevent a potential attack by Venezuela on Guyana.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
Strengthening security cooperation with Guyana bolsters regional alliances.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+2
The reporting requirement enhances diplomatic awareness of security needs in the region.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill increases transparency by requiring a formal report to Congressional committees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased transparency regarding international security: The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to describe the state of security cooperation with Guyana, which provides information to the Committees on Armed Services (Section 1).
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Identification of necessary assistance to deter conflict: The report must detail additional assistance required to help deter a potential attack by Venezuela on Guyana (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
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+3Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Increases Foreign Aid+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona