Congress·Reported·S. 2578

Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act

Brazil: Protecting the Amazon from Crime

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Next up: The Senate

The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.

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Likely to pass

The bill has bipartisan support and has already been reported out of committee, which is a major hurdle for most legislation.

Key Points

This bill aims to stop criminal groups in the Brazilian Amazon that are responsible for illegal logging, mining, and fishing. It focuses on breaking up the networks that use violence and corruption to destroy the rainforest.
The U.S. would help Brazil by sharing information and training their law enforcement to track illegal money. This includes finding the profits from environmental crimes to help take that money away from criminals.
The government will look for ways to invest in legal businesses in the region. The goal is to create jobs that do not harm the environment, giving local people better ways to make a living.
Officials must report on how products like timber and minerals from the Amazon are reaching U.S. stores. They will also look at how China's actions contribute to the destruction of the forest.
The U.S. will use its influence at international banks like the World Bank to block loans for projects that would hurt the Amazon. Instead, they will push for projects that help the area grow in a healthy way.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jul 27, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Jul 27, 2026Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jun 17, 2026Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jul 31, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 31, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act

Bill NumberS 2578

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.

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D: 1R: 1

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