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Sanctions Act targeting specific Argentine officials due to corruption concerns.

This Act authorizes the U.S. President to impose sanctions on specific Argentine officials if they meet established corruption criteria. While this is a foreign policy measure with no direct impact on U.S. citizens' daily lives, it signifies U.S. commitment to combating corruption abroad. The Secretary of State is required to report annually to Congress on the assets and financial holdings of these individuals.
Key points
Sanctions Imposition: The U.S. President must impose sanctions on five named Argentine officials if they are determined to meet corruption criteria.
Reporting Requirement: The Secretary of State must annually submit detailed reports to Congress on the assets, including real estate and bank accounts, of the specified individuals and their immediate family members.
Objective: The law aims to combat corruption in Argentina by potentially freezing assets and imposing visa restrictions on the targeted individuals.
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Print number: 118_S_1019
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-03-28