H.R.2643 - Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2643, the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025, mandates the Secretary of State to deliver an annual report to Congress. This report will detail the connections between criminal gangs and political/economic elites in Haiti. The bill also imposes sanctions on Haitian political and economic figures involved in criminal activities.
Expected Effects
The Act aims to increase transparency regarding the links between Haitian elites and criminal gangs. Sanctions could disrupt the financial and logistical support these elites provide to criminal organizations. This could potentially destabilize criminal networks and reduce their influence in Haiti.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency regarding criminal networks in Haiti.
- Potential disruption of financial support for criminal gangs.
- Improved stability in Haiti, potentially reducing the flow of migrants to the US border.
- Strengthened US national security interests by addressing transnational crime.
- Promotion of the rule of law and accountability in Haiti.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for unintended economic consequences in Haiti due to sanctions.
- Risk of escalating tensions between the US and Haitian elites.
- Possible delays or inaccuracies in the reporting process.
- Limited effectiveness if sanctions are not rigorously enforced.
- Potential for the Act to be perceived as an overreach of US influence in Haitian affairs.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the US Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare and providing for the common defense (Preamble). Congress has the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8). The imposition of sanctions falls under the President's authority to conduct foreign policy.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).