H.R. 1213 · 109th Congress

Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act of 2005

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Henry Hyde
Introduced
2005-03-10
Latest action
2005-03-10 · Introduced in House

Summary

Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to make a voluntary contribution (on a grant basis) to the Organization of American States to establish a: (1) Center for Caribbean Basin Trade; and (2) a skills-based training program for Caribbean Basin countries.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a thorough study and analysis should be undertaken to determine a permanent location of the Center; and (2) the skills-based program should focus on mid-level technical education and training for the workforce in Caribbean Basin countries, utilizing existing educational facilities, cooperative private sector and government entities, and Internet-based training.