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House Bill 7703
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
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Passed House on Nov 18, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 21, 2020
Latest Action
Nov 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7703
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Adriano Espaillat
New York
Democrat
Barbara Lee
California
Democrat
Brad Sherman
California
Republican
Francis Rooney
Florida
Republican
Mario Diaz-Balart
Florida
Democrat
Albio Sires
New Jersey
Democrat
Vicente Gonzalez
Texas
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (0)
checkPassed on November 18, 2020
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5900-5901)
Summary

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.

Text (3)
Referred in Senate
November 30, 2020
Engrossed in House
November 18, 2020
Introduced in House
July 21, 2020
Actions (11)
11/30/2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
11/18/2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/18/2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900-5901)
11/18/2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5900-5901)
11/18/2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7703.
11/18/2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5902)
11/18/2020
Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/29/2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
07/29/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
07/21/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:18 PM
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