This bill directs the U.S. State Department to create a comprehensive strategy to address Haiti's security, economic, and humanitarian crises within 90 days of enactment. The strategy must focus on supporting Haiti's security forces and international partners in combating gang violence, preventing weapons and financial support from reaching gangs, expanding economic opportunities through existing trade programs, and ensuring that solutions are led by Haitian civil society and leadership. The Secretary of State must consult with various U.S. agencies, private sector companies operating in Haiti, and Haitian stakeholders when developing the plan. The bill requires annual progress reports to Congress for five years, tracking improvements in coordination with international partners, implementation of sanctions and aid efforts, and the effectiveness of security assistance to Haiti. Overall, the legislation reflects Congress's view that gang violence in Haiti poses a regional security threat and that any lasting solution must be driven by the Haitian people themselves.
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