legislation: 109-s-704
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| 109-s-704 | 109 | s | 704 | Caribbean Basin Trade Enhancement Act of 2005 | International Affairs | 2005-04-05 | 2005-04-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] | FL | R | M001162 | 0 | 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. | 2019-11-15T21:51:03Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/704 |