118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

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

“To authorize the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, to enhance the United States-Caribbean security partnership, to prioritize natural disaster resilience, and for other purposes.”

International affairs

Introduced Mar 27, 2023

Last action Mar 27, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 27, 2023

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Referred

Mar 27, 2023

Foreign Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 27, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 27, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.