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HR 4939 — United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-291.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 14, 2016. Enacted.

Summary

United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill declares that it is U.S. policy to increase engagement with the governments of the Caribbean region, the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States, and the private sector and civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean. (Sec. 3) The Department of State shall submit to Congress a multi-year strategy for U.S. engagement with the Caribbean region that: identifies State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) efforts to prioritize U.S. policy towards the Caribbean region; broadens State Department and USAID outreach to the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States to promote their involvement in Caribbean economic development and citizen security; outlines an approach to partner with Caribbean governments to improve citizen security, reduce illicit drug trafficking, strengthen the rule of law, and improve the effectiveness of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI); encourages efforts of the region to implement regional and national strategies that improve Caribbean energy security; improves diplomatic engagement with Caribbean governments; and assists Caribbean countries in diversifying their economies, reducing free trade and investment barriers, and supporting the training and employment of persons in marginalized communities. (Secs. 4) The State Department shall annually brief the appropriate congressional committees on efforts to implement such strategy. (Sec. 5) The President shall report within one year and biennially thereafter for four years on progress made in implementing such strategy. (Secs. 6) The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress regarding: (1) the CBSI; and (2) diplomatic outreach from the U.S. embassy in Barbados to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent, and the Grenadines. (Sec. 8) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to eliminate from the State Department's Foreign Service workplace report descriptions of steps taken in furtherance of compatibility and the development of uniform procedures and consolidated personnel functions.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-291.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7584-7585; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7584-7585)

  6. Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  10. S.Amdt.5177 Amendment SA 5177 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  11. S.Amdt.5177 Amendment SA 5177 proposed by Senator Portman for Senator Corker. (consideration: CR S7128; text: CR S7128)

  12. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7127-7128; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7127-7128)

  13. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 713.

  14. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  15. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  16. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  17. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 6 (Roll no. 297). (text: CR H3724-3725)

  19. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3730-3731)

  20. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  21. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4939.

  22. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3724-3727)

  23. Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  24. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  25. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  27. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4939 do?
United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill declares that it is U.S. policy to increase engagement with the governments of the Caribbean region, the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States, and the private sector and civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean. (Sec. 3) The Department of State shall submit to Congress a multi-year strategy for U.S. engagement with the Caribbean region that: identifies State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) efforts to prioritize U.S. policy towards the Caribbean region; broadens State Department and USAID outreach to the Caribbean diaspora community in the United States to promote their involvement in Caribbean economic development and citizen security; outlines an approach to partner with Caribbean governments to improve citizen security, reduce illicit drug trafficking, strengthen the rule of law, and improve the effectiveness of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI); encourages efforts of the region to implement regional and national strategies that improve Caribbean energy security; improves diplomatic engagement with Caribbean governments; and assists Caribbean countries in diversifying their economies, reducing free trade and investment barriers, and supporting the training and employment of persons in marginalized communities. (Secs. 4) The State Department shall annually brief the appropriate congressional committees on efforts to implement such strategy. (Sec. 5) The President shall report within one year and biennially thereafter for four years on progress made in implementing such strategy. (Secs. 6) The Government Accountability Office shall report to Congress regarding: (1) the CBSI; and (2) diplomatic outreach from the U.S. embassy in Barbados to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent, and the Grenadines. (Sec. 8) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to eliminate from the State Department's Foreign Service workplace report descriptions of steps taken in furtherance of compatibility and the development of uniform procedures and consolidated personnel functions.
Who sponsors HR 4939?
HR 4939 is sponsored by Eliot Engel (D).
What is the current status of HR 4939?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 14, 2016. Enacted.
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