Bill · S. 2965· Senate(119-S-2965)
No Argentina Bailout Act
- Introduced
- 10/1/2025
- Last activity
- 10/1/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Elizabeth Warren
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Argentina Bailout Act," seeks to prevent the use of the Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund for Argentina's financial markets. It specifically prohibits direct or indirect financial support, such as currency swap lines or purchasing Argentine debt. If any existing contracts violate this rule, they must be sold or ended within seven days of the act passing. This prohibition is set to remain in place until December 10, 2027.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill prevents the $20,000,000,000 expenditure for the Argentine financial market bailout.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The bill's sense of Congress suggests the fund should instead be used to defend domestic jobs and wages.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The bill aims to prioritize domestic financial stability and stability of the Exchange Stabilization Fund over foreign bailouts.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill prohibits the extension of credit and financial support to Argentina.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of the Exchange Stabilization Fund: The bill aims to ensure the fund is used to defend domestic jobs, wages, and financial stability against foreign currency manipulation rather than bailing out foreign markets (Section 2).
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Prevention of Financial Support to Argentina: By prohibiting the purchase of pesos, sovereign debt, or the extension of credit instruments, the bill stops the $20,000,000,000 bailout announced by the Secretary of the Treasury (Section 2, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Forced Termination of Contracts: Any financial contracts or instruments currently in place that violate the new rules must be sold or terminated within 7 days of the law's enactment (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- 10/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/23/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 10/22/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 10/14/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont