OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Western Hemisphere Nearshoring Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_509.
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 2025-01-16.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Companies moving manufacturing from China to Latin America or the Caribbean may receive financial support for relocation and workforce development costs.
- Goods produced by these companies in Latin America or the Caribbean may be exempt from U.S. import duties for 15 years.
- Support is only available to companies that create new jobs in the destination countries and are not controlled by the governments of China, Russia, or other adversaries of the U.S.
- The act aims to strengthen the economies of Latin American and Caribbean countries, potentially reducing irregular migration.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Introduced.
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. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7].
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 2025-12-23.
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.