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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to address criminal gang activities and their connections to political and economic elites in Haiti. The legislation requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report for five years detailing the relationships between criminal gangs and influential Haitian leaders, including identifying gang leaders, their criminal activities, geographic operations, and specific links to political and economic elites. The report must also assess how these connections threaten Haiti's stability and U.S. national interests, and explore potential actions to address the issue. Following each report, the President is mandated to impose sanctions on identified foreign persons, which can include blocking their property transactions in the U.S. and making them ineligible for U.S. visas or entry. The sanctions have specific exceptions for humanitarian assistance and international obligations, and the President can waive sanctions if deemed vital to U.S. national security. The bill defines key terms like "political elite" and "economic elite" and includes provisions for implementing and enforcing the sanctions. Notably, the entire act will automatically expire five years after its enactment, providing a time-limited approach to addressing the complex criminal and political landscape in Haiti.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1854/all-info