Calling for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program to rebuild the Republic of Haiti.

6/11/2024, 4:09 PM
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1241

Introduced on
2024-05-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/17/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution marks 220 years of Haitian independence.

Further, the resolution expresses the sense that Congress should establish the Louverture Investment Plan, a 10-year, $50 billion development program to rebuild Haiti with the goals of stabilizing the country, strengthening democratic and judiciary institutions, investing in critical infrastructure, spurring economic growth, and improving opportunities for women and youth.

Bill 118 HRES 1241, also known as the "Haiti Development Program Act," calls for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program to rebuild the Republic of Haiti. The bill recognizes the ongoing challenges faced by Haiti, including poverty, political instability, and natural disasters, and aims to provide support for the country's recovery and development efforts.

The proposed development program would focus on a range of areas, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic development. It would also prioritize efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and promote good governance in Haiti.

The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the United States and Haiti, as well as other international partners, in supporting Haiti's development. It calls for the creation of a coordinated approach to assistance that leverages the resources and expertise of various stakeholders to maximize impact. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1241 seeks to provide a framework for sustained, long-term support for Haiti's development, with the goal of helping the country build a more stable, prosperous, and resilient future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCalling for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program to rebuild the Republic of Haiti.

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Latest Summary1/6/2025

This resolution marks 220 years of Haitian independence.

Further, the resolution expresses the sense that Congress should establish the Louverture Investment Plan, a 10-year, $50 billion development program to rebuild Haiti with the goals of...


Latest Action5/17/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.