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S. 1104

Introduced

Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act

Introduced 4/13/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 157.

10/28/2021 • Senate

Summary

Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act

This bill revises reporting and strategy requirements related to recovery and assistance efforts for Haiti.

Specifically, the bill repeals existing reporting and strategy requirements related to earthquake recovery and economic assistance for Haiti. Further, the bill directs the Department of State to undertake specific initiatives that prioritize and assess the protection and preservation of human rights, the promotion of press and assembly freedoms and the protection of journalists, anticorruption efforts, and a strategy of post-disaster and post-pandemic recovery and development efforts.

The State Department must also submit a report concerning the July 7, 2021, assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Reported to Senate • 10/28/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Atmospheric science and weatherCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHaitiHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHuman rights

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
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Republicans
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Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Democrat • MD

Sponsored 4/13/2021

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

R-FL

Joined 4/13/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 13, 2021

Committee Review

October 19, 2021

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

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate10/28/2021
Introduced in Senate4/13/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1