Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

HR 1802 authorizes $82 million annually (2024-2028) for U.S. security programs in 13 Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. It funds crime-fighting efforts like maritime interdiction, border security, and gang prevention; justice system building through police training and anti-corruption programs; and disaster resilience coordination. The bill requires annual congressional reports on implementation and includes measures to counter influence from countries like China and Russia in the region. This initiative directly affects security and justice policies in beneficiary countries through U.S. funding and cooperative programs.