Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

HB 7703 Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

US Congress 116th Congress

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
HB-7703

About HB-7703

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.

  

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Engrossed 11/20/2020
Introduced 08/10/2020

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Sponsors (7)

Rep. Barbara Lee


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Adriano Espaillat


Primary Sponsor

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Albio Sires


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Brad Sherman


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Francis Rooney


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History

Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations.

11/30/2020

Mr. Espaillat Moved To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill, As Amended.

11/18/2020

Considered Under Suspension Of The Rules. (consideration: Cr H5900-5902)

11/18/2020

Debate - The House Proceeded With Forty Minutes Of Debate On H.r. 7703.

11/18/2020

On Motion To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Bill, As Amended Agreed To By Voice Vote. (text: Cr H5900-5901)

11/18/2020

Motion To Reconsider Laid On The Table Agreed To Without Objection.

11/18/2020

Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held.

07/29/2020

Ordered To Be Reported By Voice Vote.

07/29/2020

Introduced In House

07/21/2020

Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs.

07/21/2020

Subject(s)

International Affairs Antigua And Barbuda Asia Bahamas Barbados Border Security And Unlawful Immigration Caribbean Area China Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Crime Prevention Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Disaster Relief And Insurance Dominica Dominican Republic Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Elementary And Secondary Education Emergency Planning And Evacuation Employment And Training Programs Firearms And Explosives First Responders And Emergency Personnel Foreign Aid And International Relief Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Grenada Guyana Human Rights Infrastructure Development International Organizations And Cooperation Jamaica Judges Judicial Procedure And Administration Juvenile Crime And Gang Violence Latin America Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Law Enforcement Officers Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements Natural Disasters News Media And Reporting Organized Crime Performance Measurement Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Russia Saint Kitts And Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Smuggling And Trafficking Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status Suriname Telephone And Wireless Communication Trinidad And Tobago U.s. And Foreign Investments