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Senate Bill 2578
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 31, 2025
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The bill aims to combat deforestation and environmental crime in the Brazilian Amazon by promoting sustainable economic opportunities and supporting local communities. The United States would offer technical and financial aid, report to Congress on progress, and collaborate with international financial institutions. It also addresses international involvement and proposes efforts to mitigate criminal activities impacting the environment. The bill focuses on identifying the drivers of deforestation entering the US market, assessing the role of China in illicit resource extraction, and evaluating the effectiveness of US foreign assistance programs. It also prioritizes broad-based development in the Brazilian Amazon and opposes international financial institution programs worsening deforestation.

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Sponsor
Democrat
Introduced
Jul 31, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 27, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2578
Congress
119
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Tim Kaine
Virginia
Democrat
Jeff Merkley
Oregon
Republican
John Curtis
Utah
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Unavailable
Text (2)
Reported to Senate
July 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
July 31, 2025
Actions (5)
07/27/2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.
07/27/2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
06/17/2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
07/31/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
07/31/2025
Introduced in Senate
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S.2578 119 Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act
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