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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

USA117th CongressHR-4133| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (26)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7703
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4545)
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133.
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4133.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4558-4559)
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)
View Vote
Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 11, 2022
Star Print ordered on the bill.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7703
    Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act


  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • September 30, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 27, 2022
    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4545)


  • April 27, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133.


  • April 27, 2022
    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4133.


  • April 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.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4558-4559)


  • April 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)
    View Vote


  • April 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 11, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the bill.

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 programsEuropeFirearms 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

USA117th CongressHR-4133| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7703
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4545)
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133.
Apr 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4133.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4558-4559)
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)
View Vote
Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 11, 2022
Star Print ordered on the bill.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7703
    Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act


  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • September 30, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 27, 2022
    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4545)


  • April 27, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133.


  • April 27, 2022
    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4133.


  • April 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.


  • April 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4558-4559)


  • April 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)
    View Vote


  • April 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 11, 2022
    Star Print ordered on the bill.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (26)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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 programsEuropeFirearms 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