Bill · H.R. 4071· House(119-HR-4071)
Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/23/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Guest
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It aims to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations within foreign countries. Under this Act, designated employees can conduct joint operations with foreign governments if a formal arrangement exists. These operations focus on monitoring and deterring illegal drugs, smuggling, and terrorist threats. The bill also allows for support regarding emergency humanitarian efforts and law enforcement capacity building. Additionally, it establishes a process for paying money damage claims arising from these foreign operations.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances border security by authorizing joint operations to deter drug trafficking and human smuggling.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The bill strengthens international alliances by enabling joint operations with foreign governments.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires a detailed report on payments made for money damage claims.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Security and Deterrence: Employees can provide support to monitor, locate, track, and deter illegal drugs, smuggling of persons and goods, and terrorist threats (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph A and B).
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Humanitarian Assistance: The bill allows for support regarding emergency humanitarian efforts, which includes search and rescue, medical assistance, air traffic control, and necessary transport (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph B, clause i, II).
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Law Enforcement Support: The Act provides for support related to law enforcement capacity-building efforts (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph B, clause i, II).
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Compensation for Damages: The Secretary has the authority to pay claims for money damages against the United States that arise in a foreign country due to Customs and Border Protection operations (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph C, clause i).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Burdens on the Department: The Secretary may expend funds appropriated for the operating expenses of the Department to pay money damage claims (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph C, clause i).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+3Increases Foreign Aid+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- 11/20/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 11/19/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4788)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4788)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4071.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4788-4789)
- Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 10/3/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-323, Part I.
- Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 276.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 6/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey