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Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act

Introduced
Jul 31, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US government to develop a strategy to support the rule of law in the Brazilian Amazon, and to report on human rights and environmental issues in the region. Funds efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest and its indigenous communities.

Sponsored By

Tim Kaine
Democrat · Virginia · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jul 31, 2025
  3. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the indigenous communities and residents of the Brazilian Amazon, by potentially increasing US support for their human rights and environmental protections. It also impacts the Brazilian government, by encouraging them to strengthen their rule of law and environmental enforcement in the region.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Tech

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.