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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

Introduced: July 21, 2020 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 30, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 18, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5902)
Nov 18, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900-5901)
Nov 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5900-5901)
Nov 18, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7703.
Nov 18, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the allocation of certain funds for purposes related to the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, requires the Department of State to develop a strategy for prioritizing efforts to increase disaster response and resilience in the Caribbean, and establishes monitoring and reporting requirements.

Funds for carrying out the initiative shall be used for purposes that include (1) promoting citizen safety, security, and the rule of law in the Caribbean; (2) prioritizing efforts to combat corruption; and (3) promoting the rule of law in the Caribbean and countering influence from authoritarian regimes.

The State Department shall develop a strategy that incorporates specific, measurable benchmarks demonstrating a prioritization of efforts to increase disaster response and resilience through carrying out specified coordination, resilience, and preparedness programs in beneficiary countries. The State Department must also submit an implementation plan that includes a timeline and stated objectives for such actions to be taken.

What's happening now November 30, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 29, 2020
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Jul 24, 2020
Rooney, Francis
· Jul 21, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7703: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7703/
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"H.R. 7703: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7703/.
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