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Senate Resolution Supporting Security and Democratic Elections in Haiti

Original title: A resolution supporting the efforts of the United States and international partners to facilitate a security environment that is conducive to holding free and fair elections in Haiti and promoting a durable return to democratic governance.

April 29, 2026

Haiti Foreign Policy International Security Humanitarian Aid Elections Human Rights

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3816-3817)May 21, 2024

Lead sponsor

Christopher Murphy

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution signals official U.S. Senate support for the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti, which aims to restore security and prepare the country for elections by February 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Haitian citizens

They are subject to the security conditions, humanitarian crisis, and the outcomes of the transitional government's electoral process.

Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission personnel

They are tasked with providing operational support to the Haitian National Police to restore security.

U.S. Department of State

The department is directed to integrate human rights and anti-corruption priorities into the oversight of the MSS mission.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This Senate resolution expresses support for international efforts to stabilize Haiti, combat gang violence, and facilitate the transition to a democratically elected government. It acknowledges the ongoing humanitarian crisis and endorses the deployment of a to assist the Haitian National Police.

Key Facts

The resolution supports the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission authorized by UN Security Council Resolution 2699/2023.
A 9-member transitional presidential council was sworn in on April 25, 2024, to select a new prime minister and organize elections.
The transitional council is tasked with swearing in a new president by February 7, 2026.
Gangs control approximately 80 percent of Port-au-Prince and critical infrastructure.
Over 350,000 Haitians are internally displaced, with 93 percent of displacement attributed to gang violence.
Between January 1 and September 30, 2023, there were 3,334 intentional homicides and 1,787 kidnappings for ransom.
As of March 2024, there were 79,411 suspected cases of cholera.
The UN requested $674 million in February 2024 to assist 3.6 million Haitians.
4.95 million Haitians were food insecure as of September 2023.
The U.S. has established a Transnational Criminal Intelligence Unit in Haiti to investigate firearms smuggling and gang activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of the Multinational Security Support mission?

The mission aims to provide operational support to the Haitian National Police to secure critical infrastructure, ensure safe access to humanitarian aid, and create conditions for free and fair elections.

Who is leading the security mission in Haiti?

The Government of Kenya has agreed to lead the mission and has committed to sending 1,000 police officers.

When is the next Haitian president expected to be sworn in?

The transitional presidential council is charged with swearing in a new president by February 7, 2026.

Why It Matters

This resolution signals official U.S. Senate support for the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti, which aims to restore security and prepare the country for elections by February 2026.

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Increased focus on firearms trafficking

The resolution highlights a shift toward using the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to actively prosecute international firearms smuggling into Haiti.

Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Connected Entities

personJovenel Moïse“Former President of Haiti, assassinated in 2021.”Map →

personAriel Henry“Former interim Prime Minister of Haiti who resigned in April 2024.”Map →

personTim Kaine“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →

personBill Cassidy“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →

organizationUnited Nations Security Council“Authorized the Multinational Security Support mission.”Map →

organizationKenya“Country leading the Multinational Security Support mission.”Map →

personChris Murphy“U.S. Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →

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