Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

Sponsor: Adriano Espaillat (Democratic-NY)July 14, 2025

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Creates a U.S. initiative to help Caribbean countries fight crime and prepare for natural disasters.

This bill would formally create the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. It would set aside $88 million each year for five years to help 13 Caribbean nations improve safety, fight crime, and get ready for natural disasters. This means more U.S. support for their governments and communities.

What Would Change

Today, the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative may exist through other means, but this bill would formally authorize it and dedicate $88,000,000 annually for five years. This means a clearer, funded plan for the U.S. to help 13 Caribbean nations. The plan would improve security, fight crime, and build resilience against natural disasters. This would start in the government's budget year 2025.

Key Provisions

Authorizes the U.S. government to run the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative in 13 Caribbean nations.
Sets aside $88,000,000 each year from the government's budget year 2025 through 2029 to fund security, crime fighting, and disaster preparedness in these countries.
Helps Caribbean countries improve citizen safety, fight criminal organizations, and strengthen their police and justice systems.
Boosts efforts in these nations to prevent crime, especially among young people, and respond better to natural disasters.
Works to counter harmful influence from authoritarian governments like China and Russia in the Caribbean.
Requires the U.S. State Department and USAID to create detailed plans and annual reports on how the initiative is working.

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