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Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1684
The bill aims to achieve this by requiring the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing any evidence of collusion between Haitian government officials and criminal organizations. This report would also include recommendations for how the US government can support efforts to combat corruption and strengthen the rule of law in Haiti.
Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to work with international partners to provide technical assistance and support to Haiti in addressing these issues. This could include training for law enforcement officials, support for anti-corruption initiatives, and assistance in strengthening the judicial system. Overall, the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023 seeks to promote good governance and accountability in Haiti, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the Haitian people and fostering stability and security in the region.
Congressional Summary of HR 1684
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State to provide an annual report to Congress on ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti. The bill also requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain individuals identified in the report if appropriate under specified U.S. laws.
Among other things, the report must (1) identify prominent criminal gangs in Haiti, (2) list Haitian political and economic elites that have links to criminal gangs, (3) assess how collusion between Haitian political and economic elites and criminal gangs threatens the Haitian people and U.S. national interests, and (4) assess what actions the governments of the United States and Haiti could take to address those threats.
The President may waive sanctions in certain circumstances.
