To required the imposition of sanctions with respect to political and economic elites in Haiti, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment
Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Kaine, …
Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Kaine, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates annual State Department reports for 5 years on links between Haitian criminal gangs and political and economic elites. Identifies gang leaders, activities, and elite connections.
Who Benefits and How
- Congress receives intelligence on Haitian criminal-political nexus
- U.S. policy makers gain information for targeted sanctions
- Haitian people may benefit from exposed corruption and collusion
Who Bears the Burden and How
- State Department must investigate and report on criminal networks
- Haitian elites with gang connections face exposure and potential sanctions
- U.S. intelligence community supports reporting requirements
Key Provisions
- Identifies prominent criminal gangs and their leaders
- Lists political and economic elites with gang links
- Describes trafficking organizations moving Haitians to U.S. border
- Assesses transnational criminal organization connections
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires reports on connections between Haitian criminal gangs and political/economic elites
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expose criminal-political connections to enable targeted action in Haiti"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
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