Assessment of the potential effect of expanded partnerships among western hemisphere countries

(a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the National Intelligence Council shall— (1) conduct an assessment of the potential effect of expanding partnerships among countries in the western hemisphere; and (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the findings of the National Intelligence Council regarding the assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph (1). (b) Elements The assessment required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the potential effect of expanding such partnerships on— (1) the illicit drug trade, human smuggling networks, and corruption in Latin America; and (2) the efforts of China to control global manufacturing. (c) Form The report submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall be submitted in unclassified form and made available to the public, but may include a classified annex.