; Whereas gangs are using sexual violence to create fear, obtain money, gain power, and punish local communities, and this violence includes trafficking, sexual exploitation, and sexual slavery; Whereas, according to the United Nations Populations Fund, at least 380,000 people have been internally displaced, including more than 180,000 children who are facing severe malnutrition; Whereas approximately 5,000,000 Haitians, including 1 out of 2 children, are facing acute levels of food insecurity; Whereas, according to the United Nations, 30 to 50 percent of armed groups have minors in their ranks; Whereas the complete breakdown of law, order, and functional governance in Port-au-Prince now poses a direct threat to regional security and stability in the Caribbean; Whereas the Haitian people have shown remarkable resilience in the face of these compounding crises; Whereas the United States has longstanding historical, economic, and cultural ties to Haiti, with millions of Americans tracing their heritage to the country, and has a vested interest in Haiti’s stability and development; Whereas the restoration of democratic governance through free and fair elections is an essential condition for reestablishing lasting security, economic development, and the national interests of Haiti and the United States; Whereas, in April 2024, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with the backing of the United States and the international community, supported the establishment of a Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti with broad political representation and the objective of restoring security and holding free and fair elections; Whereas Haitian Americans have contributed to the cultural diversity of the United States through their vibrant traditions, music, dance, cuisine, and literature, and Haitian art, literature, and music have influenced United States culture, and events such as Haitian Carnival celebrations have become popular in some United States cities