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House bill · H.R. 4531 (119th Congress)

BANNED in Latin America Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 29, 2026

Sponsor: Jefferson Shreve (U.S. Representative, IN-6, Republican)

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Summary

It would require the Secretary of State, within 180 days of enactment, to send congressional committees a strategy the bill describes as countering Iranian and Hezbollah propaganda, missionary networks, and influence operations in Latin America, including measures addressing Iranian cultural centers in the region.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

7

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  • Democratic2

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Full history

  1. May 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jul 17, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jul 17, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House

  4. Jul 17, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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