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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.R. 4286 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4286
To require the Department of State to develop a comprehensive strategy
to counter instability in Haiti and advance a Haitian-led solution to
the ongoing crisis.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 2, 2025
Mr. Meeks (for himself and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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A BILL
To require the Department of State to develop a comprehensive strategy
to counter instability in Haiti and advance a Haitian-led solution to
the ongoing crisis.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Strategy to Address Key Priorities
Affecting Security and Empowerment in Haiti Act of 2025'' or the ``SAK
PASE in Haiti Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States has a national security interest in
ameliorating the security, economic, political, and
humanitarian crises in Haiti;
(2) the gangs unleashing violence and suffering across
Haiti represent a threat to stability in Haiti and the region;
(3) stabilization of the security situation and full
participation of civil society in Haiti must be a precondition
for open democratic political processes; and
(4) a lasting solution to the crisis in Haiti must garner
support from and be led by the Haitian people.
SEC. 3. STRATEGY TO COUNTER GANG VIOLENCE AND ADVANCE STABILITY IN
HAITI.
(a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to
reestablish security and enhance stability in Haiti.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) Bolstering security in Haiti with an assessment of--
(A) the importance of supporting the Haitian
National Police, the Armed Forces of Haiti, the
Multinational Security Support Mission, and other
security force elements to counter gang activity and
violence exacerbating instability in Haiti;
(B) coordination with international allies and
partners, including the European Union, Canada, and
Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)
nations, to address the security crisis;
(C) collaboration with the United Nations and other
international partners to evaluate the efficacy of the
Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission and
potential for a long-term United Nations Peacekeeping
Operations (PKO) mission;
(D) feasibility of reducing the risk of gang
violence in Haiti, including through the reintegration
of former gang members into Haitian society; and
(E) the ability of nongovernmental organizations,
including humanitarian and faith-based organizations,
to continue operations in Haiti.
(2) Addressing the flow of illicit arms, financial support,
and political backing provided to gangs in Haiti with an
assessment of--
(A) additional resources needed to address the
security, political, and humanitarian instability in
Haiti; and
(B) coordination with the Transitional Presidential
Council and Interim Prime Minister to jointly develop
and implement a strategy to counter gang activity and
restore governance and the rule of law.
(3) Expanding economic opportunity for Haitians through the
Haiti HOPE/HELP program or other programs with an assessment
of--
(A) the impact of sanctions on Haiti, including
designations of foreign terrorist organizations, on the
delivery of humanitarian assistance to Haiti; and
(B) the difficulties of private capital
mobilization in Haiti.
(4) Supporting a solution that is by and for the Haitian
people, in close partnership with Haitian civil society and the
transitional leadership in Haiti.
(c) Required Consultations.--In developing the strategy required by
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the following:
(1) The Chief Executive Officer of the United States
Development Finance Corporation, the Administrator of the
United States Agency for International Development, the United
States Trade Representative, and the Director of the United
States Trade and Development Agency.
(2) Private sector entities based in the United States that
operate in Haiti.
(3) Haitian stakeholders, including nongovernmental
organizations and civil society in Haiti.
SEC. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the
strategy required by section 2(a), and annually thereafter for 5 years,
the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report describing progress made in implementing the
strategy, including--
(1) status updates on consultations with Haitian civil
society and governmental stakeholders;
(2) a description of coordination with international
partners on sanctions and aid efforts; and
(3) metrics and benchmarks used to evaluate the
effectiveness of international support for security forces and
security assistance in Haiti.
SEC. 5. APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DEFINED.
In this Act, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
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