S.Res. 707 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Apr 30, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCalls for stronger U.S. engagement in Latin America
This resolution expresses concern about China's growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean. It emphasizes the importance of the United States increasing its economic, security, and diplomatic involvement in the region, and it encourages Latin American and Caribbean countries to carefully review foreign investments in strategic sectors that could pose security risks.
How it affects you
This is a statement of congressional concern rather than a law that changes day-to-day life. If acted on, it could influence how the U.S. government prioritizes its relationships and investments in Latin America and the Caribbean, but the resolution itself doesn't create direct changes for most Americans.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Apr 30, 2026)
This resolution expresses commitment to countering the influence of China in Latin America and the Caribbean and emphasizes the importance of U.S. investment and engagement in the region. The resolution also encourages countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to review foreign investments in strategic sectors that risk undermining their security.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.Res. 707
RESOLUTION
A resolution expressing concern about the increasing influence of the People's Republic of China in Latin America and the Caribbean and calling for strengthened United States economic, security, and diplomatic engagement in the region.
Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 30, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2174-2175)”