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H.R. 4133 117th Congress House

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

Official title: To authorize appropriations for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, enhance the United States-Caribbean security partnership, prioritize disaster resilience, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 24, 2021 Introduced by: Adriano Espaillat Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
International Affairs Antigua and BarbudaAsiaBahamasBarbados
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 11, 2022
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Apr 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 86 (Roll no. 135). (text: CR H4543-4544)
Apr 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4558-4559)
Apr 27, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4133.
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4545)
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 27, 2022 House · vote #135 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 340–86 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 11, 2022

Star Print ordered on the bill.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 26
All 26 Democratic 12 Republican 7
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Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Oct 8, 2021
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Sep 30, 2021
 R
Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Sep 30, 2021
Cicilline, David
· Jul 26, 2021
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Jul 26, 2021
Kinzinger, Adam
· Jul 26, 2021
Phillips, Dean
· Jul 26, 2021
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Jul 26, 2021
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jul 26, 2021
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jul 26, 2021
Deutch, Theodore
· Jul 19, 2021
Bass, Karen
· Jul 16, 2021
Brown, Anthony
· Jul 16, 2021
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jul 16, 2021
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 16, 2021
 R
Salazar, Maria Elvira
Florida · Jul 16, 2021
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 16, 2021
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jul 16, 2021
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Jul 1, 2021
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 28, 2021
 D
Plaskett, Stacey E.
Virgin Islands · Jun 28, 2021
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 28, 2021
 R
Green, Mark E.
Texas · Jun 24, 2021
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 24, 2021
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 24, 2021
Sires, Albio
· Jun 24, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4133: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4133/
MLA
"H.R. 4133: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4133/.
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H.R. 4133, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4133/.
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