This bill, titled the "SAK PASE in Haiti Act of 2025," mandates the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy to reestablish security and enhance stability in Haiti within 90 days of enactment. The strategy aims to counter the severe security, economic, political, and humanitarian crises by advancing a Haitian-led solution . Congress emphasizes the national security interest of the United States in ameliorating these crises and recognizes that a lasting solution must garner support from the Haitian people. The required strategy must include elements for bolstering security by supporting the Haitian National Police and international missions, while also assessing the feasibility of reducing gang violence. It must address the flow of illicit arms and financial support to gangs, and expand economic opportunities for Haitians. The Secretary is required to consult with various U.S. agencies, private sector entities, and Haitian stakeholders , including civil society, during the development of this strategy. Furthermore, the bill mandates annual reports to Congress for five years, detailing the progress made in implementing the strategy and evaluating its effectiveness.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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SAK PASE in Haiti Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4286| House
| Updated: 7/2/2025
This bill, titled the "SAK PASE in Haiti Act of 2025," mandates the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy to reestablish security and enhance stability in Haiti within 90 days of enactment. The strategy aims to counter the severe security, economic, political, and humanitarian crises by advancing a Haitian-led solution . Congress emphasizes the national security interest of the United States in ameliorating these crises and recognizes that a lasting solution must garner support from the Haitian people. The required strategy must include elements for bolstering security by supporting the Haitian National Police and international missions, while also assessing the feasibility of reducing gang violence. It must address the flow of illicit arms and financial support to gangs, and expand economic opportunities for Haitians. The Secretary is required to consult with various U.S. agencies, private sector entities, and Haitian stakeholders , including civil society, during the development of this strategy. Furthermore, the bill mandates annual reports to Congress for five years, detailing the progress made in implementing the strategy and evaluating its effectiveness.