To amend the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 to require the submission of an updated multi-year strategy for United States engagement to support the efforts of interested nations in the Caribbean region.
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Latest Action · June 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This bill amends a 2016 law to update U.S. policy toward the Caribbean region by expanding the strategic priorities the federal government should pursue. The legislation adds nine new policy goals including reducing illegal firearms trafficking to the Caribbean, combating lottery scams targeting American citizens, enhancing regional security cooperation, improving energy independence through renewable power, supporting climate resilience, strengthening democracy and human rights, improving public health infrastructure, advancing food security, expanding internet access, and promoting education for at-risk youth. The bill requires the State Department to submit an updated multi-year strategy that incorporates these priorities, and it explicitly includes the Defense Department, Justice Department, and Treasury Department as agencies responsible for implementing this strategy. No specific funding amounts or implementation deadlines are specified in the legislation.
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