Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
This bill 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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-11 | Floor | Star Print ordered on the bill. | Senate |
| 2022-04-28 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 86 (Roll no. 135). (text: CR H4543-4544) | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4558-4559) | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 4133. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133. | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4545) | House floor actions |
| 2022-04-27 | Floor | Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2021-09-30 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2021-09-30 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-24 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2021-06-24 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |