Bill · S. 816· Senate(119-S-816)
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1461-1462)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025," aims to boost U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It requires the President to create a comprehensive strategy to increase the real dollar value of U.S. goods and services exports to these regions by 200 percent over 10 years. The Secretary of Commerce will designate special coordinators to oversee this strategy. The bill also suggests conducting joint trade missions to these regions within one year. Additionally, it mandates a training plan for various government economic and commercial officers.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+7
The bill promotes increased trade through comprehensive strategies and joint trade missions to Africa and Latin America.
Is this likely to create jobs?+6
The bill aims to significantly increase U.S. exports, which is intended to create more domestic jobs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
By targeting a 200 percent increase in the real dollar value of exports, the bill seeks to drive national economic growth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Job Opportunities: The primary goal of the bill is to increase United States jobs by growing exports (Section 2).
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Economic Growth through Exports: The strategy aims to increase the export of United States goods and services by 200 percent in real dollar value over a 10-year period (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Improved Supply Chains and Economic Stability: The strategy coordinators are tasked with looking at how promoting exports can help improve secure supply chains, avoid economic disruptions, and stabilize economic growth (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Standardized Expertise: The bill requires a plan to standardize training for government officers regarding the programs of various financial and trade agencies, ensuring they have consistent knowledge (Section 2(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Impact on Importing Countries: The strategy coordinators must consider the impact that promoting U.S. exports might have on the economies and employment opportunities of the countries receiving those goods (Section 2(b)(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
- Increases Job Creation+6Improves Economic Growth+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Urban Residents+1
- 3/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1461-1462)
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire