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H.R. 4939 (114th)
United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016
Introduced
14 April 2016
Last action
16 December 2016 · Became law
Status
Became Public Law No: 114-291.
Sponsors
Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Carlos Curbelo, Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Subjects
Rule of law, Energy
Source updated
4 March 2026
Summary
United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a multi-year strategy for U.S. engagement with the Caribbean region that: identifies State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) efforts to prioritize U.S. policy towards the Caribbean region; broadens State Department and USAID outreach to the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States to promote their involvement in Caribbean economic development and citizen security; outlines an approach to partner with Caribbean governments to improve citizen security, reduce illicit drug trafficking, strengthen the rule of law, and improve the effectiveness of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI); encourages efforts of the region to implement regional and national strategies that improve Caribbean energy security; improves diplomatic engagement with Caribbean governments; and assists Caribbean countries in diversifying their economies, reducing free trade and investment barriers, and supporting the training and employment of persons in marginalized communities. The Government Accountability Office shall submit reports to Congress regarding: (1) the CBSI; and (2) diplomatic outreach from the U.S. embassy in Barbados to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent, and the Grenadines.
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Timeline
14 April 2016
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 April 2016
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
14 April 2016
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 April 2016
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
20 April 2016
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 June 2016
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 June 2016
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 6 (Roll no. 297). (text: CR H3724-3725)
Source: Floor
13 June 2016
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 6 (Roll no. 297).(text: CR H3724-3725)
Source: Floor
13 June 2016
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3724-3727)
Source: Floor
13 June 2016
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
13 June 2016
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4939.
Source: Floor
13 June 2016
Floor
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
14 June 2016
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
6 December 2016
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
7 December 2016
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 713.
Source: Calendars
7 December 2016
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Source: Committee
7 December 2016
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Source: Committee
10 December 2016
Reported
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7127-7128; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7127-7128)
Source: Floor
10 December 2016
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
12 December 2016
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
13 December 2016
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 December 2016
Passed
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7584-7585; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7584-7585)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 December 2016
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H7584-7585; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7584-7585)
Source: NotUsed
13 December 2016
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 December 2016
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
15 December 2016
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
16 December 2016
Became law
Became Public Law No: 114-291.
Source: President
16 December 2016
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
16 December 2016
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 16 December 2016 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 10 December 2016 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 7 December 2016 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 14 June 2016 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 13 June 2016 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 14 April 2016 · Download file
Documents
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Passed Senate amended
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Passed House amended
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Sponsors
- Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R · Sponsor
- Carlos Curbelo · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
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