Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Last action on Sep 2, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Order...
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Summary
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to carry out the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative in 13 specified Caribbean countries for fiscal years 2023-2027.
Among the specified purposes for this initiative are (1) promoting citizen safety, security, and rule of law; (2) countering transnational criminal organizations and local gangs; (3) combatting corruption; and (4) countering malign influence from authoritarian regimes.
Additionally, the bill directs the State Department to promote natural disaster response and resilience in the 13 specified Caribbean countries.
