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Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2643| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (9)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress for five years. These reports must detail the connections between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti. They are required to identify prominent gangs and their leaders, list elites with direct links, describe how these relationships advance political and economic interests, and assess the threat posed to the Haitian people and U.S. national interests. The reports will also include an assessment of ties between elites, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations, and potential U.S. actions. Following the submission of these reports, the President is required to impose sanctions on identified foreign persons, including gang leaders and linked elites. These sanctions include property blocking , prohibiting transactions involving their assets within U.S. jurisdiction, and making them inadmissible to the United States , ineligible for visas, and subject to visa revocation. Exceptions are provided for international obligations and humanitarian assistance, such as the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or the provision of aid. The President may also waive sanctions if deemed important to U.S. national interests. The Act aims to enhance transparency regarding illicit activities in Haiti and hold accountable those who exploit the country for personal gain. Its provisions, including both reporting and sanctions, are designed to address the destabilizing influence of criminal collusion. The authorities granted by this Act are set to expire five years after its enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9147
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1684
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3731-3733)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2643.
Sep 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3731-3732: 1)
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1854
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9147
    Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1684
    Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3731-3733)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2643.


  • September 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3731-3732: 1)


  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1854
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

International Affairs

Caribbean areaCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingForeign aid and international reliefForeign propertyHaitiOrganized crimePolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRule of law and government transparencySanctionsVisas and passports

Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2643| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
The Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress for five years. These reports must detail the connections between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti. They are required to identify prominent gangs and their leaders, list elites with direct links, describe how these relationships advance political and economic interests, and assess the threat posed to the Haitian people and U.S. national interests. The reports will also include an assessment of ties between elites, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations, and potential U.S. actions. Following the submission of these reports, the President is required to impose sanctions on identified foreign persons, including gang leaders and linked elites. These sanctions include property blocking , prohibiting transactions involving their assets within U.S. jurisdiction, and making them inadmissible to the United States , ineligible for visas, and subject to visa revocation. Exceptions are provided for international obligations and humanitarian assistance, such as the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or the provision of aid. The President may also waive sanctions if deemed important to U.S. national interests. The Act aims to enhance transparency regarding illicit activities in Haiti and hold accountable those who exploit the country for personal gain. Its provisions, including both reporting and sanctions, are designed to address the destabilizing influence of criminal collusion. The authorities granted by this Act are set to expire five years after its enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9147
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1684
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3731-3733)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2643.
Sep 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3731-3732: 1)
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1854
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9147
    Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1684
    Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023


  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3731-3733)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2643.


  • September 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3731-3732: 1)


  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1854
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (9)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Caribbean areaCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingForeign aid and international reliefForeign propertyHaitiOrganized crimePolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRule of law and government transparencySanctionsVisas and passports