Bill 119 HR 2643, also known as the "Haiti Gangs and Elites Accountability Act," aims to address the issue of criminal gangs and their connections to political and economic elites in Haiti. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress detailing these ties and imposing sanctions on any elites found to be involved in criminal activities.
The report will provide information on the relationships between criminal gangs and elites, including any financial or political support provided by elites to these gangs. The goal is to hold these elites accountable for their actions and disrupt the cycle of corruption and violence in Haiti.
If the Secretary of State identifies any elites involved in criminal activities, sanctions will be imposed on them. These sanctions may include freezing assets, restricting travel, or other measures aimed at deterring further criminal behavior.
Overall, the Haiti Gangs and Elites Accountability Act seeks to address the root causes of corruption and violence in Haiti by targeting those who enable and support criminal gangs. By shining a light on these connections and imposing consequences, the bill aims to promote transparency and accountability in Haiti's political and economic systems.