HOUSE 2615116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act

Last Action: 7/16/2019

Actions

2019-07-16Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2019-07-15Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-07-15On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5780-5784)
2019-07-15Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5780-5784)
2019-07-15DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.
2019-07-15Considered under suspension of the rules.
2019-07-15Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5780-5786)
2019-06-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
2019-05-22Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-05-22Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-05-22Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-05-09Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-05-09Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-05-09Introduced in House
2019-05-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-07-15 (53)

United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act

This bill authorizes foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle), and requires the Department of State to devise strategies to address economic development, corruption, and other issues in those countries. It also requires reports on various related topics, including factors that drive migrants from those countries to the United States.

A portion of the assistance authorized for the Northern Triangle shall be conditioned upon the receiving country taking various actions, including (1) informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the United States, (2) fighting human and drug trafficking, and (3) combatting corruption.

The State Department shall devise strategies directed at the Northern Triangle region to (1) promote inclusive economic growth that addresses the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, (2) combat corruption, (3) strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and (4) improve security conditions through means such as the professionalization of security services.

The State Department shall designate a Senior Rule of Law Advisor for the Northern Triangle.

The State Department shall also devise a strategy to work with Mexico to strengthen its southern border.

The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to be involved in a significant act of corruption in a Northern Triangle country. Individuals who engage in such corruption shall be subject to property-blocking sanctions and barred from entering the United States.

Cosponsors (20)

Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Albio Sires (D-NJ)
Francis Rooney (R-FL)
Norma Torres (D-CA)
Ann Wagner (R-MO)
Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
David Trone (D-MD)
BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Joaquin Castro (D-TX)
Will Hurd (R-TX)
Gilbert Cisneros (D-CA)
Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Donald Beyer (D-VA)
Colin Allred (D-TX)
David Cicilline (D-RI)
ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA)
Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
Harley Rouda (D-CA)

Subjects

Asia
Belize
Central America
Child safety and welfare
China
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Economic development
El Salvador
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

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