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Authorizing Caribbean Security Initiative to Fight Crime and Boost Disaster Resilience.

This law authorizes $82 million annually from 2024 through 2028 for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. The goal is to enhance citizen safety, combat transnational crime, and strengthen the rule of law across 13 Caribbean nations. This funding aims to stabilize the region, protect US interests, and counter threats like drug trafficking and foreign authoritarian influence.
Key points
Allocates $82 million yearly to fund security and anti-crime programs in 13 Caribbean countries.
Focuses on strengthening local law enforcement, judicial systems, and anti-corruption efforts.
Prioritizes improving the region's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters quickly.
Includes measures to counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes like China and Russia in the region.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1802
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2023-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1802.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allocates $82 million yearly to fund security and anti-crime programs in 13 Caribbean countries.
  • Focuses on strengthening local law enforcement, judicial systems, and anti-corruption efforts.
  • Prioritizes improving the region's ability to respond to and recover from natural disasters quickly.
  • Includes measures to counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes like China and Russia in the region.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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