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H.R. 4368 119th Congress House

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

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

Introduced: July 14, 2025 Introduced by: Adriano Espaillat Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
International Affairs Antigua and BarbudaAsiaBahamasBarbados
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Border security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDominicaDominican RepublicEducational guidanceElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsFirearms and explosivesFirst responders and emergency personnelForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGrenadaGuyanaHuman rightsHuman traffickingInfrastructure developmentIranJamaicaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNatural disastersNicaraguaOrganized crimePerformance measurementRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSmuggling and traffickingSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSurinameTelephone and wireless communicationTrinidad and TobagoU.S. and foreign investmentsVenezuela
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in House
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What's happening now January 21, 2026

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4031 Identical bill Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
  • S 820 Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2
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Lawler, Michael
New York · Jan 20, 2026
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jan 20, 2026
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Salazar, Maria Elvira
Florida · Jul 14, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4368: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4368/
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"H.R. 4368: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4368/.
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H.R. 4368, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4368/.
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