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H.R. 2615 (116th)

United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act

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Introduced

9 May 2019

Last action

16 July 2019 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Colin Allred, Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2], Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Steve Watkins, Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]

Subjects

Rule of law, Immigration

Source updated

28 May 2025

Rule of law · Immigration

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Summary

United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act This bill authorizes foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle), and requires the Department of State to devise strategies to address economic development, corruption, and other issues in those countries. It also requires reports on various related topics, including factors that drive migrants from those countries to the United States. A portion of the assistance authorized for the Northern Triangle shall be conditioned upon the receiving country taking various actions, including (1) informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the United States, (2) fighting human and drug trafficking, and (3) combatting corruption. The State Department shall devise strategies directed at the Northern Triangle region to (1) promote inclusive economic growth that addresses the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, (2) combat corruption, (3) strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and (4) improve security conditions through means such as the professionalization of security services. The State Department shall designate a Senior Rule of Law Advisor for the Northern Triangle. The State Department shall also devise a strategy to work with Mexico to strengthen its southern border. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to be involved in a significant act of corruption in a Northern Triangle country. Individuals who engage in such corruption shall be subject to property-blocking sanctions and barred from entering the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 May 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 May 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 June 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 July 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 July 2019

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5780-5784)

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 July 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5780-5784)

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 July 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 July 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 July 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5780-5786)

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 July 2019

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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