Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
USA116th CongressHR-7703| House
| Updated: 11/30/2020
Adriano Espaillat
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (6)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5902)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7703.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900-5901)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Affairs
Antigua and BarbudaAsiaBahamasBarbadosBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDominicaDominican RepublicDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsFirearms and explosivesFirst responders and emergency personnelForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGrenadaGuyanaHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationJamaicaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNatural disastersNews media and reportingOrganized 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 investments
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
USA116th CongressHR-7703| House
| Updated: 11/30/2020
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5902)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7703.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900-5901)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Adriano Espaillat
Democratic Representative
New York
Cosponsors (6)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Antigua and BarbudaAsiaBahamasBarbadosBorder security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDominicaDominican RepublicDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsFirearms and explosivesFirst responders and emergency personnelForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGrenadaGuyanaHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationJamaicaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNatural disastersNews media and reportingOrganized 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 investments