Bill · H.R. 4368· House(119-HR-4368)
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 1/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
- Sponsored by
- Adriano Espaillat
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act aims to strengthen security and economic stability in specific Caribbean countries. It authorizes the Secretary of State and USAID to implement a partnership focused on citizen safety, the rule of law, and countering criminal organizations. The bill prioritizes building resilience against natural disasters and combating corruption. It also seeks to counter the influence of authoritarian regimes through strategic monitoring and investment restrictions. To achieve these goals, the bill authorizes $88,000,000 annually from 2025 through 2029. Finally, it requires detailed implementation plans and annual progress updates to be submitted to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+7
The bill authorizes $88,000,000 annually for security and development assistance in the Caribbean.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
The bill prioritizes natural disaster resilience and rapid-response mechanisms in beneficiary countries.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill enhances the United States-Caribbean security partnership.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety and Security: The initiative aims to promote citizen safety and the rule of law by countering local gangs and transnational criminal organizations (Section 3(b)(1)-(2)).
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Improved Border and Port Security: By strengthening the capacity to intercept narcotics, weapons, and other contraband, the bill aims to secure airports and seaports (Section 3(b)(2)(B)).
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Stronger Justice Systems: The bill provides for training for civilian police, prosecutors, and judges to improve criminal investigations and the efficacy of criminal courts (Section 3(b)(3)(A)-(D)).
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Youth Opportunity and Crime Prevention: The act seeks to increase economic opportunities for at-risk youth through workforce development training and remedial education (Section 3(b)(4)(B)).
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Natural Disaster Resilience: The bill prioritizes training and infrastructure support to help countries respond to and recover more quickly from natural disasters (Section 3(b)(5) and Section 5(a)).
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Anti-Corruption Efforts: It aims to build the capacity of national justice systems and law enforcement to investigate and prosecute corruption (Section 3(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Investment and Infrastructure: The bill includes provisions to evaluate and potentially restrict involvement in investment and infrastructure projects financed by certain authoritarian regimes (Section 3(b)(7)(B)).
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Equipment and Infrastructure Restrictions: There are provisions to monitor and restrict equipment and support from high-risk vendors regarding telecommunications infrastructure (Section 3(b)(7)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+7Improves International Alliances+6Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+6Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+7
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- 1/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
- 1/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California