Maria Salazar (R-FL)
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to subscribe to additional shares of the capital stock of the Inter-American Investment Corporation.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill allows the Secretary of the Treasury to buy up to 25,124 more shares of the capital stock of the Inter-American Investment Corporation. The purchase of these shares can only happen if the money is provided in advance by appropriations Acts.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +2
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
Increasing shares in the Inter-American Investment Corporation represents a commitment of financial resources toward international development.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Greater participation in a regional investment corporation strengthens ties with Latin American and Caribbean partners.
- Scored +2
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
Financial commitments to international development bodies generally enhance diplomatic relations.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes additional spending for the purchase of shares, which potentially increases government expenditure.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill allows for the expenditure of funds to subscribe to additional shares.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Investment in Inter-American Investment Corporation: Section 1(a) allows the U.S. to subscribe to additional shares, which increases the U.S. stake in the corporation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Dependence on Appropriations: Section 1(b) means the subscription is only effective if funding is provided by appropriations Acts, which could create uncertainty or delay.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Financial commitments to international development bodies generally enhance diplomatic relations. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Greater participation in a regional investment corporation strengthens ties with Latin American and Caribbean partners. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — Increasing shares in the Inter-American Investment Corporation represents a commitment of financial resources toward international development. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Investment in regional development can lead to more stable markets and increased trade opportunities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Investment in the Inter-American Investment Corporation supports economic development in Latin America, benefiting the diaspora and regional ties. Would business owners be better off under this? — Increased investment in regional development corporations may open new markets for business owners. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Improved economic stability in the Americas can positively impact immigrant communities with ties to those regions.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investment in the Inter-American Investment Corporation may foster regional economic development. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill allows for the expenditure of funds to subscribe to additional shares. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes additional spending for the purchase of shares, which potentially increases government expenditure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the Secretary of the Treasury authority to execute financial transactions on behalf of the US.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House