Bill · S. 820· Senate(119-S-820)
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act authorizes a security partnership between the United States and several beneficiary countries in the Caribbean. The bill directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID to implement an initiative focused on citizen safety, the rule of law, and countering criminal organizations. It prioritizes efforts to combat corruption and provides for increased resilience against natural disasters. The Act also seeks to counter the influence of authoritarian regimes in the region. An authorization of $88,000,000 is provided for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+7
The bill authorizes significant funding to strengthen security partnerships in the Caribbean.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The act aims to enhance the United States-Caribbean security partnership.
Does this tighten control of the border?+6
The act provides support for strengthening border and port security to intercept contraband.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Public Safety and Security: The initiative aims to promote citizen safety and the rule of law through strategic engagement with local governments and civil society (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Countering Criminal Activity: Provisions include countering transnational criminal organizations and local gangs through maritime and aerial security, as well as strengthening border and port security to intercept contraband (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 2).
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Enhanced Justice Systems: The bill seeks to build law enforcement and justice sector capacity, including strengthening special prosecutorial offices to combat corruption, money laundering, and trafficking (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 3).
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Youth Support and Crime Prevention: The Act includes efforts to increase economic opportunities for at-risk youth through workforce development and remedial education, while also improving juvenile justice sectors (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 4).
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Disaster Resilience: The bill prioritizes strengthening the ability of the security sector to respond to and recover from natural disasters through training and infrastructure resilience (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 5; Section 5, subsection a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Restrictions: The bill allows for the potential restriction of United States involvement in certain investment and infrastructure projects that may impact security assistance (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 7, subparagraph B).
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Surveillance and Monitoring: The initiative includes monitoring security assistance from specific authoritarian regimes and monitoring equipment from high-risk vendors (Section 3, subsection b, paragraph 7, subparagraphs A and 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
- 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+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 3/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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John CornynRepublican · Texas