Contact Congress about H.R. 5845: Las Americas Energy Security Act
HR 5845 creates a U.S. lending program offering zero- or low-interest loans to Latin American and Caribbean countries for clean energy projects. It authorizes $100 million per year through 2031, bans funding tied to foreign adversaries like China and Russia, and requires annual audits.
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Las Americas Energy Security Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 5845: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects governments and communities in Latin America and the Caribbean seeking cleaner, more reliable energy. It also affects U.S. companies that could supply goods and services for these projects, and U.S. taxpayers who would fund the lending program. Companies tied to China, Russia, or other foreign adversaries would be excluded from receiving any funds.
Why this matters: This bill could reshape how Latin American and Caribbean countries develop their energy systems by offering an alternative to financing from China and Russia. It ties U.S. energy aid to democratic values, clean energy goals, and national security interests. The real-world impact depends on which projects get funded, how effectively they are implemented, and whether partner countries can meet the program's requirements.
Key provisions in H.R. 5845
- Creates a sovereign lending program run by the U.S. Treasury, with State Department approval, for Latin American and Caribbean governments to fund energy-related needs.
- Allows zero-interest loans (up to 30 years) or low-interest concessional loans (up to 50 years), and bans loan conditions that require austerity measures increasing poverty or reducing access to basic goods and services.
- Requires loan applications to detail project viability, expected carbon impact, ability to attract private capital, environmental and biodiversity effects, and impacts on marginalized communities and equitable job creation.
- Bars use of program funds to buy from or support companies or state-owned enterprises linked to the governments of China, Russia, or other designated foreign adversaries.
- Gives preference to countries that share democratic values, respect human rights, and support economic freedom, including members of the Alliance for Development in Democracy and CARICOM.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5845
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Questions people ask about H.R. 5845
- What is H.R. 5845?
- HR 5845 creates a U.S. lending program offering zero- or low-interest loans to Latin American and Caribbean countries for clean energy projects. It authorizes $100 million per year through 2031, bans funding tied to foreign adversaries like China and Russia, and requires annual audits.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 5845?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 5845?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 5845 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
