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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

Introduced: March 27, 2023 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 27, 2023
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

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.

What's happening now March 27, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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