What does Preamble of Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To support United States investment opportunities, to strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes,' aims to support U.S. investment opportunities. The bill intends to strengthen bilateral collaboration to address criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Kaine, along with Mr. Curtis, and Mr. Merkley.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act'.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Crimes” are defined as crimes related to illegal fishing, wildlife trade, illicit mining, illegal logging, and land-clearing in the Brazilian Amazon, including associated corruption, financial crimes, and violent crimes. “International financial institutions” includes the World Bank Group, the Inter-American Development Bank Group, and the International Monetary Fund. “Relevant Federal agencies” includes the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of Justice, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of the Interior, and any other agency the President designates as relevant.

What does IDENTIFYING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON. of Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act do?

This section directs the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to consider placing a staff member in Brazil. The staff member's duties include identifying sustainable economic opportunities in the Brazilian Amazon and identifying investment risks related to criminal activity. The DFC CEO must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report should describe identified opportunities and significant barriers to investment in sustainable economic opportunities in the Brazilian Amazon.

What does COMBATING CRIMINAL ELEMENTS OPERATING IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON. of Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of State to promote Brazil's efforts to disrupt criminal networks contributing to deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. The Secretary of State should coordinate with the Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and relevant agencies to provide capacity building and technical assistance to Brazil. This assistance includes information sharing, training, collaboration on tracing funds, and supporting investigations related to deforestation, environmental degradation, and corruption. The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development should provide financial and technical assistance to prevent crimes by promoting sustainable livelihoods and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. The bill supports economic activities, natural resource management, and the management of protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon. The Secretary of State must submit an annual report to Congress detailing progress made in carrying out subsections (a) and (b). Up to $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation to the Department of State for fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to support these efforts.

What does REPORT ON CERTAIN DRIVERS OF DEFORESTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL of Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with Federal agencies, to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must detail agricultural commodities, illegal timber, minerals, and wildlife entering the U.S. market that contribute to deforestation and environmental degradation in the Brazilian Amazon. The report must describe the role of the People's Republic of China in facilitating illicit resource extraction and environmental degradation in the Brazilian Amazon. The report must assess the funding levels and effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance programs targeting criminal elements in the Brazilian Amazon. The report must evaluate the Government of Brazil's efforts to counter criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon.

What does INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. of Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States executive director at international financial institutions to prioritize promoting sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon. The United States is directed to use its voice, vote, and influence to oppose loans or programs that would facilitate or exacerbate deforestation and environmental degradation in the Brazilian Amazon.

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Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act

Last updated: 6/17/2026 · Introduced: 7/31/2025

Author: Timothy Kaine (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill directs the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to identify sustainable economic opportunities and investment risks in the Brazilian Amazon, and to report these findings to Congress.
It authorizes up to $10 million in funding for the Department of State to support capacity building and technical assistance to Brazil, focusing on disrupting criminal networks contributing to deforestation and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
The bill mandates a report to Congress detailing agricultural commodities, timber, minerals, and wildlife contributing to deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, and assesses the role of China and the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance programs.

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