OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Opportunities in the Americas Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7935.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2022-06-03.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Companies relocating production from China to Latin America and the Caribbean may receive lower interest rates on loans and coverage for relocation costs.
- Support is only available to companies with no ties to the governments of China, Russia, or other foreign adversaries.
- The act also includes investments in improving power grids and energy efficiency in Latin American and Caribbean countries.
- Companies relocating production may benefit from temporary tax incentives in the U.S.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.