Congress·Reported·S. 4665

BANNED in Latin America Act

Latin America: Countering Iran and Hezbollah Influence

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Next up: The Senate

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill does not currently have a companion bill in the House of Representatives.

Legislative Progress

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Likely to pass

The bill has moved past the committee stage and addresses a national security concern that often gets support from both parties.

Key Points

This bill requires the State Department to create a plan to stop Iran and Hezbollah from operating in Latin America. It focuses on stopping these groups from spreading propaganda and recruiting people for extremist activities.
The plan would target illegal ways these groups make money. This includes stopping drug smuggling, money laundering, and the illegal mining of gold in countries like Venezuela.
The U.S. would work with other countries to block certain media platforms and stop the use of fake passports or birth certificates. It also aims to monitor schools and groups that might be used to spread dangerous ideas.
The goal is to keep the Western Hemisphere safer by identifying and disrupting foreign networks that cause trouble. The State Department would have about six months to finish the plan and show it to Congress.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jul 27, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

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.

Jun 2, 2026Senate

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.

Jun 2, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

BANNED in Latin America Act

Bill NumberS 4665

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

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