Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

This bill authorizes $88 million annually (2025-2029) for the U.S. Department of State and USAID to implement the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative in 13 Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. It directly affects these countries’ security sectors by funding programs to combat transnational crime (like drug trafficking and gangs), strengthen law enforcement and judicial systems, prevent youth involvement in crime, and improve disaster resilience. Key mechanisms include training for police and border security, anti-corruption support for prosecutors, and initiatives to increase economic opportunities for at-risk youth. The bill also requires annual progress reports to Congress and includes measures to counter influence from authoritarian regimes like China and Russia in these regions.