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Introduced
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
In Committee
07/29/2020
07/29/2020
Crossed Over
11/30/2020
11/30/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes appropriations for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) to promote citizen safety, security, and the rule of law in the Caribbean. It includes funding for law enforcement and military capacity building, maritime and aerial security, border and port security, justice sector reform, cybersecurity, countering transnational crime, and building disaster resilience. The bill also prioritizes efforts to combat corruption and counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes like China and Russia. Additionally, it requires the State Department to develop a strategy with measurable benchmarks to increase disaster response and resilience in the region, and an implementation plan with monitoring and reporting requirements for the CBSI.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Adriano Espaillat (D)*,
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Francis Rooney (R),
Brad Sherman (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 11/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7703/all-info | 07/22/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7703/BILLS-116hr7703eh.pdf | 11/21/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7703/BILLS-116hr7703eh.pdf.pdf | 11/21/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7703/BILLS-116hr7703ih.pdf | 08/11/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7703/BILLS-116hr7703ih.pdf.pdf | 08/11/2020 |
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