Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1241

Introduced
5/17/24  

Caption

Calling for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program to rebuild the Republic of Haiti.

Impact

The proposed legislation seeks to address ongoing challenges in Haiti, including political instability, economic difficulties, and severe humanitarian crises exacerbated by gang violence and natural disasters. By establishing structured financial support and focusing on governance restoration, the bill aims to create a supportive environment for sustainable economic growth and the development of crucial infrastructure. Such measures are seen as vital to enhancing security and fostering resilience against future crises, particularly considering the significant number of internally displaced persons and the humanitarian needs of the population.

Summary

House Resolution 1241 calls for the establishment of a comprehensive, long-term development program known as the Louverture Investment Plan, intended to rebuild Haiti. This resolution highlights Haiti's historical and cultural significance, emphasizing its role in abolishing slavery and contributing to the civil rights movement. The document underscores the necessity for enhanced U.S. financial assistance, reforming the foreign aid system to ensure it reaches Haitian-led communities. With a proposed budget of $50 billion over the next decade, the initiative aims to stabilize the nation and bolster democratic governance through free and fair elections.

Contention

Discussion surrounding HR1241 identifies notable points of contention primarily related to the extent and effectiveness of U.S. intervention in Haiti. Critics argue that previous foreign aid efforts have been poorly managed and have not led to sustainable outcomes. Furthermore, there are concerns about the potential ineffectiveness of funding if not properly allocated. Proponents of the resolution counter that without substantial intervention, the dire situation in Haiti will remain unaddressed, posing risks not only to the Caribbean region but also to U.S. national interests due to its implications for security and stability in the area.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR471

Calling for the redoubling of diplomatic efforts by the United States and its international partners to help achieve a negotiated, Haitian-led solution to the current impasse in Haiti that paves the way for broadly representative interim government to oversee the return to constitutional rule through free and fair elections.

US HR943

Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and our Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.

US HB1114

L’Ouverture Economic Development Plan for Haiti Act of 2025

US HR1048

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.

US HR991

Condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

US HR1473

To condemn racism and bigotry towards Haitian people, to celebrate the vast contributions of people of Haitian descent to the United States, to condemn the spread of misinformation, and to call on Americans to affirm our shared humanity.

US HR533

Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

US HR1278

Affirming the importance of the survival of Garífuna culture and identity, condemning the violent and illegal appropriation of Garífuna territory, urging the Department of State and multilateral development banks to respect the rights of the Garífuna people, and calling on the Government of Honduras to fully comply with the resolutions of multilateral human rights bodies which mandate the return of Garífuna land and territory, and for other purposes.

US HR1525

Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States.

US HR1299

Reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Similar Bills

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