Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act'', authorizes the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative to enhance security partnerships between the United States and various beneficiary countries. It aims to promote citizen safety, combat transnational criminal organizations, and strengthen the rule of law. The legislation also prioritizes natural disaster resilience and efforts to combat corruption. Additionally, it seeks to counter the influence of authoritarian regimes in the region. The bill authorizes $88,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029 to fund these efforts.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill authorizes significant funding for security and resilience initiatives in the Caribbean.
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
It enhances security partnerships between the US and beneficiary countries in the Caribbean.
- Scored +6
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances maritime, aerial, 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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Increased Safety and Security: The initiative aims to promote citizen safety, security, and the rule of law through strategic engagement with governments and local civil society (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Combatting Criminal Organizations: Provisions include strengthening maritime and aerial interdiction, as well as border and port security to intercept narcotics, weapons, and other contraband (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Strengthening Justice Systems: The bill supports capacity building for prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement to combat corruption, money laundering, and various forms of trafficking (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Crime Prevention for Vulnerable Groups: Efforts include increasing economic opportunities through workforce development and remedial education for at-risk youth (Section 3(b)(4)(B)).
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Improved Disaster Resilience: The act focuses on training and infrastructure to ensure ports and critical infrastructure can recover quickly after natural disasters (Section 3(b)(5)(A)).
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Countering Authoritarian Influence: The bill includes steps to monitor and restrict the influence of authoritarian regimes to protect United States security assistance (Section 3(b)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restricting Economic Projects: The bill allows for the evaluation and potential restriction of United States involvement in investment and infrastructure projects financed by authoritarian regimes (Section 3(b)(7)(B)).
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Restricting Infrastructure Vendors: There is a provision to monitor and restrict equipment and support from high-risk vendors of telecommunications infrastructure (Section 3(b)(7)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill authorizes significant funding for security and resilience initiatives in the Caribbean. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — It enhances security partnerships between the US and beneficiary countries in the Caribbean. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill includes capacity building for cybersecurity systems and crime cooperation. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It promotes strategic engagement with governments and civil society in the region.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances maritime, aerial, and port security to intercept contraband. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill funds training for civilian police in human rights and community-based policing. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill includes provisions for workforce development and economic opportunities for vulnerable populations.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill prioritizes natural disaster resilience and preparedness training for first responders.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill targets at-risk youth through workforce development and education. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides economic opportunities and crime prevention for vulnerable populations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes provisions to combat corruption and promote transparency in investments.
- 6/17/2025
- 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.
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida