Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-09-05T08:14:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2643 Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/5/2025, 8:14 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2643

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2643

Bill HR 2643 is currently in the status of Passed in House since September 2, 2025. Bill HR 2643 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2643's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2643

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2643

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Caribbean area

- Congressional oversight

- Criminal procedure and sentencing

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Foreign property

- Haiti

- Organized crime

- Political parties and affiliation

- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

- Rule of law and government transparency

- Sanctions

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2643

To require the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti and impose sanctions on political and economic elites involved in such criminal activities.