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H.R. 4133 (117th)

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 June 2021

Last action

11 May 2022 · Floor

Status

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Sponsors

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

28 May 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 24 June 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 September 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 September 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 April 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 April 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 April 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 April 2022

    Vote

    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).

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 April 2022

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 April 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 April 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 April 2022

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 11 May 2022

    Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

    Source: Floor

Votes

27 April 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 340 · No 86 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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