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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2020International Affairs
H.R. 7703

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 18, 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.

What just happenedNov 30, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13](D-NY)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Nov 30, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Nov 18, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 18, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900-5901)

  4. Nov 18, 2020Floor8000

    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)

  5. Nov 18, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7703.

  6. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5902)

  7. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 21, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 21, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jul 21, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 18, 202053

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.

Introduced in HouseJul 21, 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.

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act — Informed