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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 24, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 4133

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 27, 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.

What just happenedMay 11, 2022

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13](D-NY)Sponsor
26 cosponsors18 D8 R
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  1. May 11, 2022Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

  2. Apr 28, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Apr 27, 2022FloorH38310

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

  4. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37300

    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)

  5. Apr 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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).

  6. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4558-4559)

  7. Apr 27, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  8. Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4133.

  9. Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133.

  10. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4545)

  11. Apr 27, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Jun 24, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Jun 24, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 27, 202253

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 HouseJun 24, 2021

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