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118th Congress International Affairs

H.R. 1802: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 27, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 27, 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to carry out the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative in 13 specified Caribbean countries for fiscal years 2024-2028.

Among the specified purposes for this initiative are (1) promoting citizen safety, security, and rule of law; (2) countering transnational criminal organizations and local gangs; (3) combatting corruption; and (4) countering malign influence from authoritarian regimes.

Additionally, the bill directs the State Department to promote natural disaster response and resilience in the 13 specified Caribbean countries.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

2

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Adriano Espaillat D-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Mar 27, 2023Introduced in the House by Adriano Espaillat.
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  1. Mar 27, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 27, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.