# 119-hr-4031: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

119-hr-4031, Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4031
- Congress: 119
- Title: Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Strengthen citizen safety and the rule of law across 13 Caribbean countries.** This bill would authorize the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development to run a multi-year Caribbean Basin Security Initiative to reduce crime, build justice-sector capacity, counter transnational criminal groups, and improve disaster resilience and public messaging about U.S. security assistance. - Communities and at-risk youth: Funds crime prevention, juvenile justice improvements, workforce development, and community-based policing aimed at reducing gang recruitment and protecting vulnerable populations in 13 named beneficiary countries. - Law enforcement and justice systems: Provides training, equipment, and technical help for civilian police, prosecutors, judges, and courts to fight corruption, money laundering, trafficking, cybercrime, and to strengthen asset forfeiture and criminal analysis. - Regional security and resilience: Supports maritime and aerial interdiction, border and port screening, and a five-year program to boost natural disaster response and resilience. It also includes steps to monitor and limit malign foreign influence in investments and telecommunications. *Would authorize $88.0 million per year for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out these activities.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Disaster response help for Caribbean nations: benefit, medium. If enacted, for five years starting on enactment, the State Department would lead programs to improve disaster response in the listed Caribbean countries. Work would include sharing best practices on stronger infrastructure and rebuilding, and improving rapid-response and preparedness with U.S. age…
- Five-year funding for Caribbean security aid: benefit, medium. If enacted, the government would provide $88 million each year for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. The State Department and USAID would run programs in 13 listed countries, including Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago. The work would support po…
- Oversight plan for Caribbean security program: benefit, low. If enacted, within 180 days the State Department and USAID would send Congress a plan and multi-year strategy with clear benchmarks. The plan would set timelines, define agency roles, and show how funds are tracked by country. It would also cover co-locating projects and coordination with the Haiti…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5168: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-4031 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4031)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5168: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5168)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4031 (as of 2026-04-21).