This bill authorizes a comprehensive security and development program for 13 Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and others. The initiative aims to combat transnational crime and gang violence through maritime security cooperation, border and port protection, law enforcement training, and support for justice sector reforms, while also prioritizing natural disaster resilience and countering influence from authoritarian regimes like China, Russia, and Venezuela. The bill allocates $88 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 and requires the State Department and USAID to submit a detailed implementation plan within 180 days, including measurable benchmarks and annual progress reports to Congress. The program addresses multiple security challenges by coordinating efforts across federal agencies to strengthen rule of law, reduce corruption, support at-risk youth, and improve emergency preparedness in the Caribbean region.
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