Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
USA118th CongressS-841| Senate
| Updated: 5/4/2023
Tim Kaine
Democratic Senator
Virginia
Cosponsors (2)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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 2023-2027. 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.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
International Affairs
Antigua and BarbudaAsiaBahamasBarbadosBorder 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
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
USA118th CongressS-841| Senate
| Updated: 5/4/2023
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 2023-2027. 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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
Tim Kaine
Democratic Senator
Virginia
Cosponsors (2)
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 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