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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

USA119th CongressS-820| Senate 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) across thirteen beneficiary countries. The initiative's core purposes are to enhance citizen safety, security, and the rule of law, while also actively countering transnational criminal organizations and local gangs through strategic engagement and capacity building. The CBSI will strengthen maritime and aerial security , improve border and port security, and advance law enforcement and justice sector capabilities, including combating corruption, money laundering, and various forms of trafficking. It also emphasizes crime prevention for at-risk youth, bolsters the security sector's natural disaster response, and aims to counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes by promoting transparency and effectively communicating the benefits of U.S. assistance. The bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $88,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund the CBSI. It mandates an implementation plan within 180 days, outlining a multi-year strategy, measurable benchmarks, and interagency coordination. Additionally, it requires annual progress updates and specific programs and a strategy to enhance natural disaster response and resilience in the region.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-841
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4031
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-841
    Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4031
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4031: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
  • HR 119-4368: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

USA119th CongressS-820| Senate 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
This bill authorizes the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) across thirteen beneficiary countries. The initiative's core purposes are to enhance citizen safety, security, and the rule of law, while also actively countering transnational criminal organizations and local gangs through strategic engagement and capacity building. The CBSI will strengthen maritime and aerial security , improve border and port security, and advance law enforcement and justice sector capabilities, including combating corruption, money laundering, and various forms of trafficking. It also emphasizes crime prevention for at-risk youth, bolsters the security sector's natural disaster response, and aims to counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes by promoting transparency and effectively communicating the benefits of U.S. assistance. The bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $88,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund the CBSI. It mandates an implementation plan within 180 days, outlining a multi-year strategy, measurable benchmarks, and interagency coordination. Additionally, it requires annual progress updates and specific programs and a strategy to enhance natural disaster response and resilience in the region.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-841
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4031
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-841
    Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4031
    Introduced in House
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4031: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
  • HR 119-4368: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted