Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Specifically, it proposes to grant the CARICOM organization the same diplomatic privileges and immunities afforded to other public international organizations with which the U.S. has formal relationships. This would allow CARICOM to operate in the U.S. with similar protections as other international bodies.
Key provisions
- Extends diplomatic immunities to the Caribbean Community under the International Organizations Immunities Act.
- Authorizes the President to determine the terms and conditions of this extension.
- Mirrors the immunities granted to international organizations the U.S. participates in.
- Applies the extension to CARICOM in the same manner as other participating organizations.
Who is affected
- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- The United States Government
- U.S. Diplomats
- U.S. Government Agencies
- Caribbean nations affiliated with CARICOM
Notable changes
- Currently, the International Organizations Immunities Act does not explicitly extend immunities to the Caribbean Community.
- This bill creates a new section to address this gap in the law.
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