BANNED in Latin America Act

Sponsor: John R. Curtis (Republican-UT)June 2, 2026

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

Requires the State Department to plan how to counter Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America.

This bill would require the Secretary of State to create a detailed plan within 180 days to counter Iran's and Hezbollah's influence in Latin America. This plan would aim to disrupt their propaganda, illicit activities, and networks, affecting U.S. foreign policy agencies and the groups targeted.

What Would Change

Currently, there is no specific law requiring the Secretary of State to create a detailed plan to counter Iran's and Hezbollah's influence in Latin America. If this bill passes, the Secretary of State would need to submit such a plan to Congress within 180 days, outlining specific actions to disrupt these groups' propaganda, illicit activities, and networks.

Key Provisions

Requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed strategy to Congress within 180 days.
Strengthens the ability of U.S. agencies to find and stop Iran's and Hezbollah's harmful networks.
Outlines actions to disrupt Hezbollah's Al Mayadeen Espanol broadcasting platform.
Plans to expose Iran's Al Mustafa International University network and its role in radicalization.
Weakens the ability of individuals linked to Iran and Hezbollah to smuggle drugs, contraband, and launder money.
Restricts these networks from making money by illegally taking natural resources, like gold in Venezuela.

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BANNED in Latin America Act

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