Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA)...introduced the Caribbean Basin Security Authorization Act, bipartisan legislation to improve security cooperation, combat drug trafficking, strengthen the rule of law, counter malign influence from China and Russia, and expand natural disaster resilience in the Caribbean region.
Support legislation to strengthen security, combat corruption and drug trafficking, and counter malign influence from authoritarian regimes in the Caribbean region.
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Evidence
The bill text for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act says Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Rubio) introduced the bill and it was read twice and referred to committee. It authorizes appropriations for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and includes provisions to promote citizen safety, rule of law, anti-corruption training, maritime and aerial security cooperation, border and port security, and countering transnational criminal organizations.
Kaine’s official legislation page, updated 05/14/2026, lists his most recent sponsored and cosponsored bills; no Caribbean Basin Security Initiative bill appears in the current recent entries shown on the page.
Assessments
Kaine made a serious federal legislative effort by introducing the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act with provisions matching the promise on Caribbean security, anti-corruption, drug trafficking, and malign authoritarian influence. However, the evidence shows the bill was only introduced and referred to committee, with no enactment or passed legislation delivering the promised policy outcome during the same term. Under the instruction for serious but unsuccessful legislative attempts, this is not fulfilled but earns an effort badge.