CARIBBEAN NATIONS

Amendments

Dominican Republic: reaffirm importance of U.S. relationship and advance opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation (S. Res. 472), S9753, S9754, S10021 [21DE]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), S224 [13JA], S1089, S1106, S1109, S1125, S1126, S1128, S1129 [10MR], H1405, H1427 [9MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 973), H1393 [9MR]

Bills and resolutions

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1161), H5409 [8JN]

Cuba: call for immediate extradition and return to U.S. of convicted felon Joanne Chesimard, William ‘‘Guillermo’’ Morales and all fugitives receiving safe haven in Cuba (see S. 4715), S3861 [2AU]

——— commend actions of human rights and democracy activist José D. Ferrer and other activists in demanding fundamental civil liberties and speaking out against communist regime (see S. Res. 489), S190 [12JA] (see H. Res. 867), H78 [12JA]

——— commend bravery, courage, and resolve of human rights and pro-democracy activists on anniversary of Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms (see S. Res. 728), S3783 [28JY] (see H. Res. 1304), H7539 [29JY]

——— provide for limitation on removal from state sponsors of terrorism list (see S. 3468), S118 [10JA]

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export small volumes of natural gas (see H.R. 7115), H3826 [17MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: recognize U.S. Customs and Border Protection for deploying to Del Rio, TX, to respond to Haitian migrants at southern U.S. border (see S. Res. 732), S3805 [1AU]

——— reinstate processing of applications for parole under Cuban family reunification parole program (see H.R. 6907), H1274 [2MR]

Dept. of State: establish and implement multi-year Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy to reduce negative environmental and social impacts of illicit gold mining in Western Hemisphere (see S. 5109), S6740 [16NO]

——— report to Congress on ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti (see S. 5083), S6668 [14NO] (see H.R. 9147), H8385 [7OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: consult with affected financial institutions and governments of Caribbean region when developing strategy on financial services de-risking (see H.R. 8797), H7741 [9SE]

Depts. of Commerce and State: develop inter-agency strategy and submit reports on illegal export and trafficking of firearms from U.S. to recipients in Mexico and certain Central American and Caribbean countries (see H.R. 9539), H9852 [14DE]

Depts. of Defense and State: prepare and submit Western Hemisphere security strategy to Congress (see S. 3589), S546 [7FE]

Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 941), H1147 [25FE]

Dominican Republic: reaffirm importance of U.S. relationship and advance opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation (see H. Res. 1509), H8800 [6DE]

Foreign aid: establish lending program for Latin America and Caribbean to reaffirm U.S. commitment to growth and energy security in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 7934), H5232 [3JN] (see H.R. 9211), H8408 [21OC]

Foreign policy: reaffirm economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S. (see H. Res. 1047), H4433 [7AP] (see H. Res. 1168), H5446 [9JN]

——— reinforce commercial relationships with Latin American and Caribbean allies and expand critical supply chains in Americas (see H.R. 7935), H5232 [3JN]

Foreign trade: promote reshoring, nearshoring, and stronger economic relations with Latin America and Caribbean countries (see S. Res. 661), S2814 [7JN] (see H. Res. 1480), H8542 [16NO]

Haiti: acknowledge as first free Black nation in Americas and recognize history with France and how aftermath of their freedom is directly related to their impoverished state today (see H. Res. 1375), H8010 [20SE]

——— extend duty-free treatment of imports under Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (see H.R. 9461), H8824 [7DE]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 972, 973), H1421 [9MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 79), H1423 [9MR]

Inter-American Development Bank: authorize general capital increase (see H.R. 7726), H4861 [11MY]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (see S. 4187), S2449 [11MY] (see H.R. 9135), H8378 [4OC]

OAS: commemorate anniversary and encourage governments to reinforce commitments to Inter-American Democratic Charter, enhance election integrity, and address challenges posed by disinformation and misinformation (see S. 4285), S2620 [19MY]

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: commemorate anniversary of death and call for independent investigation, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba (see S. Res. 717), S3612 [21JY]

Lists

Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1168, reaffirm Caribbean nations economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S., H5967 [12JY]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4133, Caribbean Basin Security Initiative appropriations, U.S.-Caribbean security partnership enhancement, and disaster resilience prioritization, H4559 [27AP]

Votes recorded by proxy on Tlaib amendment to H.R. 8294, consolidated appropriations, H6899 [20JY]

Motions

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), S1089 [10MR], H1407, H1416, H1417 [9MR]

Remarks in House

Caribbean American Heritage Month: observance, H5450 [13JN], H5726–H5731 [21JN], H5812 [22JN], E575 [3JN], E675 [24JN]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1161), H5728 [21JN]

Cuba: recognize anniversary of Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemn Cuban regime acts of repression, and call for immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens, E743 [15JY]

——— suspend prohibition on financing of agricultural sales to Cuba, H6893–H6895 [20JY]

Dept. of Defense: assess standing U.S. military force posture in Caribbean Basin, H5981 [13JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: discipline of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents relative to treatment of Haitian migrants at southern U.S. border, H5638 [16JN], H5689 [21JN]

——— halt deportations of Haitian refugees based on public health concerns and allow individuals to seek asylum, H1306 [7MR]

Foreign policy: authorize appropriations for Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, enhance U.S.-Caribbean security partnership, and prioritize disaster resilience (H.R. 4133), H4543–H4545 [27AP]

——— reaffirm economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S. (H. Res. 1047), H5550 [15JN]

——— reaffirm economic partnership and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S. (H. Res. 1168), H5949–H5951 [12JY]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 972), H1381–H1390 [9MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 973), H1390–H1394 [9MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 79), H1420 [9MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), corrections in engrossment, H1420 [9MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), Senate amendment, H1405–H1413 [9MR], H3715, H3735 [15MR], H3749, H3750, H3751 [16MR], H3785 [17MR], H3843, H3844 [18MR], H3867 [28MR], H3974 [30MR], E246 [9MR], E253 [15MR], E265 [16MR]

Inter-American Development Bank: authorize general capital increase (H.R. 7726), H5551 [15JN]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E333 [31MR]

——— U.S. policy, E333 [31MR]

OAS: recognize Ninth Summit of the Americas and reaffirm U.S. commitment to more prosperous, secure, and democratic Western Hemisphere, H5550 [15JN]

Remarks in Senate

Central America: allocation of foreign aid, S405 [31JA]

Cuba: commend actions of human rights and democracy activist José D. Ferrer and other activists in demanding fundamental civil liberties and speaking out against communist regime (S. Res. 489), S183, S184 [12JA], S3328 [18JY]

——— commend actions of human rights and democracy activist José D. Ferrer and other activists in demanding fundamental civil liberties and speaking out against communist regime (S. Res. 489), unanimous-consent agreement, S183, S184 [12JA]

——— express solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemn Cuban regime acts of repression, and call for immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens (S. Res. 310), S183 [12JA]

——— impose sanctions on foreign persons that engage in certain transactions relative to Cuba and impose sanctions relative to human rights abuse and corruption in Cuba (S. 2990), S3328 [18JY]

——— provide for limitation on removal from state sponsors of terrorism list (S. 3468), S120 [10JA], S272 [18JA]

——— recognize anniversary of Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemn Cuban regime acts of repression, and call for immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens, S3328 [18JY]

——— recognize anniversary of trade embargo and call for review of U.S. policy, S537 [7FE]

——— respond to international trafficking of Cuban medical professionals, S1208 [16MR], S1234 [17MR]

Dominican Republic: reaffirm importance of U.S. relationship and advance opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation (S. Res. 472), S9753, S9754 [21DE]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), S226 [13JA]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 79), S1130 [10MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), House amendment, S1069–S1074, S1083, S1088–S1091, S1100–S1111 [10MR], S1139, S1149 [14MR], S1158, S1163 [15MR], S1204 [16MR], S1242–S1246 [17MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), unanimous-consent agreement, S1101 [10MR]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), unanimous-consent request, S1103, S1104 [10MR]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (S. 4187), S6887 [30NO]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: implement recommendations relative to countering China’s influence in Latin America and the Caribbean, S405 [31JA]

Reports filed

Reaffirm Importance of U.S. Relationship with Dominican Republic and Advance Opportunities To Deepen Diplomatic, Economic, and Security Cooperation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 472), S7030 [7DE]

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5460) (H. Rept. 117–404), H5974 [12JY]

Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3589), S3639 [25JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 1168, reaffirm economic partnership with Caribbean nations and recognize need to strengthen trade and investment with U.S., H5949 [12JY]

H.R. 4133, Caribbean Basin Security Initiative appropriations, U.S.-Caribbean security partnership enhancement, and disaster resilience prioritization, H4543 [27AP]

S. Res. 472, reaffirm importance of U.S. relationship and advance opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with Dominican Republic, S9754 [21DE]

S. Res. 489, commend actions of human rights and democracy activist José D. Ferrer and other activists in demanding fundamental civil liberties and speaking out against communist regime in Cuba, S193 [12JA]

S. Res. 661, promote reshoring, nearshoring, and stronger economic relations with Latin America and Caribbean countries, S2815 [7JN]

S. Res. 717, commemorate anniversary of death of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas and call for independent investigation, honor commitment to democratic values, and support democracy and end human rights violations in Cuba, S3614 [21JY]

S. Res. 728, commend bravery, courage, and resolve of human rights and pro-democracy activists on anniversary of Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, S3786 [28JY]

S. Res. 732, recognize U.S. Customs and Border Protection for deploying to Del Rio, TX, to respond to Haitian migrants at southern U.S. border, S3808 [1AU]