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H.R. 7703 (116th)

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

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Introduced

21 July 2020

Last action

30 November 2020 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Adriano Espaillat, Francis Rooney, Albio Sires, Vicente Gonzalez, Barbara Lee, Brad Sherman, Mario Diaz-Balart

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. 21 July 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 July 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 July 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2020

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 July 2020

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 November 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 November 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 November 2020

    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 H5900-5901)

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 November 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 November 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 November 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 30 November 2020

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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