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US SB1854

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State must submit reports to Congress within 180 days of enactment, then annually for 5 years, identifying Haiti's prominent criminal gangs, their leaders, activities, and geographic areas of operation
  • Reports must list Haitian political elites (government officials, party leaders) and economic elites (corporate executives, board members) with direct, significant links to criminal gangs, including organizations trafficking people to the U.S. border
  • President must impose sanctions within 90 days of each report on identified gang leaders and connected elites, including blocking U.S. property/assets and denying visas, admission, and parole
  • Sanctions include exceptions for UN headquarters agreement compliance and humanitarian assistance transactions such as food, medicine, and medical devices to Haiti
  • President may waive sanctions with 15 days advance notice to Congress if vital to U.S. national security interests; the Act sunsets 5 years after enactment

Legislative Description

Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025

International affairs

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.

10/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations5/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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