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Las Americas Energy Security Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5845 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Oct 28, 2025

What it does

The Las Americas Energy Security Act would establish a sovereign lending program administered by the Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to provide zero- or low-interest loans to eligible Latin American and Caribbean countries for short-term energy needs, renewable energy projects, technical assistance, U.S. private sector investment facilitation, and battery storage solutions. The program prioritizes countries sharing democratic values and human rights commitments, prohibits the use of funds to support entities linked to China, Russia, or other foreign adversaries, and requires annual reporting and audits to Congress. Funding of $100 million per year is…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Oct 28, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Oct 28, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Las Americas Energy Security Act | 52