S. 5404, the Summit of the Americas Act, directs the Secretary of State to organize Summits of the Americas every four years to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Western Hemisphere countries. The bill authorizes the State Department to support a "Cities Summit of the Americas" as part of each summit, bringing together local leaders, civil society, businesses, and youth from across the region to address shared challenges through subnational diplomacy. The legislation also requires the State Department to designate a senior-level coordinator to track and ensure that commitments made during these summits are implemented and to report annually to Congress on progress for the next five years. The bill affects foreign policy engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean and empowers local and municipal leaders to participate in diplomatic efforts. No specific funding amount is provided in the bill, though implementation is subject to available funds.
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