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S 816

Specifies the occupancy tax in the village of Catskill shall only apply to hotels and motels

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

S. 816 aims to lift American jobs by expanding U.S. exports to Africa and Latin America, boosting export activity and employment in export-oriented industries.

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Bill Summary · S 816

Summary: S. 816 — Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 816
  • Short Title / Citation: Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
  • Status: Introduced in the Senate; referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • Introduced: March 3, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
  • Cosponsors: Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Boozman (R-AR)

What the bill seeks to do (as indicated by the title)

  • The title signals the bill’s core objective: to increase American jobs by expanding United States exports to Africa and Latin America. It is framed as a policy measure to boost U.S. exports and, in turn, domestic employment, by focusing on markets in Africa and Latin America.

Key provisions (availability of text)

  • The materials provided do not include the substantive text of the bill. The only available content confirms:
    • The act can be cited by its short title as the Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025.
    • The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on March 3, 2025, and introduced on the same day.
  • Because the full text is not provided here, specific mechanisms, programs, funding levels, or regulatory changes are not yet identified.

Potential mechanisms (inference based on the title)

  • While not specified in the provided content, bills with this framing typically aim to promote U.S. exports through one or more of the following tools:
    • Expanded export finance or loan guarantees (e.g., funding for export credit agencies or related programs)
    • Enhanced trade promotion and market access assistance for U.S. exporters
    • Support for small- and medium-sized enterprises expanding into Africa and Latin America
    • Public-private partnerships to reduce barriers to export, including infrastructure, logistics, or financial services
  • Note: These are inferred possibilities; the actual provisions would be in the bill’s text and any committee reports.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Economic impact: If enacted with active export promotion or financing provisions, could increase U.S. exports to targeted regions and potentially create or sustain American jobs in export-oriented industries.
  • Fiscal/budget considerations: Depending on funding and authorization levels, there could be budgetary implications for any export promotion programs or related services.
  • Policy considerations: May align with broader goals of diversifying export markets and supporting regional economic development; would need to be assessed for consistency with existing trade and foreign assistance programs.
  • Implementation timeline: At introduction stage; subject to committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor consideration.

What’s next

  • The bill has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. To understand the full scope and impact, the full text, committee memo, and any accompanying analyses or fiscal notes would be necessary.
  • Watch for:
    • Committee hearings or markups
    • Any amendments or substitute amendments
    • Senate floor action and potential companion House activity

If you’d like, I can help locate the full text and any available committee or fiscal analyses to provide a more detailed provisions-based summary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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