Bill · H.R. 4532· House(119-HR-4532)
American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 1/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 4.
- Sponsored by
- Greg Stanton
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act directs the Secretary of State to create a strategy to improve cooperation between the United States and Mexico at subnational levels. This strategy focuses on fighting fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking through law enforcement assistance, exchange programs, and data sharing. It also aims to build capacity in border towns and foster dialogue between various community leaders and governments. Additionally, the bill requires the President to provide an update on the strategy's effectiveness every two years. Finally, the Secretary of State must conduct a review of ways to expand financial access to Caribbean Community member states.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill aims to strengthen subnational cooperation and dialogue between the United States and Mexico.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The bill targets the reduction of fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking through enhanced law enforcement cooperation.
Does this tighten control of the border?+4
The bill enhances cooperation between security forces to combat drug trafficking along the border.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Law Enforcement: The bill seeks to curb fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking by bolstering technical assistance and coordination between local, State, and Federal security forces (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Professional Development: The strategy includes carrying out exchange programs for the purpose of professional development (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
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Community Dialogue: The bill aims to bolster dialogue and capacity building between governments, civil society, faith-based organizations, and business community leaders (Section s 2(a)(2)).
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Support for Border Communities: The strategy includes providing resources and strengthening capacity building for border towns and organizations that attempt to meet community needs (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Expanded Financial Access: The Secretary of State is directed to review steps to expand financial access to the member states of the Caribbean Community (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Data Sharing Restrictions: The Secretary of State is prohibited from carrying out data sharing projects until a notification regarding the intended data is submitted to specific congressional committees (Section 2(d)(1)).
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+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 1/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 4.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California