HB4865: IDB Transparency Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To increase transparency regarding the activities, and reduce the malign influence of, the People's Republic of China in the Inter-American Development Bank, and for other purposes.
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The IDB Transparency Act aims to increase public disclosure about China's activities within the Inter-American Development Bank, a major lending institution for Latin America and the Caribbean. The bill seeks to reduce what sponsors describe as China's harmful influence over the bank's operations and decisions. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced to review or floor debate. The Inter-American Development Bank is a multilateral organization where member countries collaborate on development projects and financing.
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HB4865: IDB Transparency Act
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Sponsors
Mike Gallagher
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (13)
Josh Gottheimer
Mario Diaz-Balart
Ruben Gallego
Elise Stefanik
Jimmy Panetta