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RepublicanBill · H.R. 885· House(119-HR-885)

Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act

Rep. Roy
Age: 54 years
Texas
Introduced
1/31/2025
Last activity
1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Chip Roy
Cosponsors
Republican - 29Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act," directs the Secretary of State to designate specific Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The specific groups targeted include the Gulf Cartel, the Cartel Del Noreste, the Cartel de Sinaloa, and the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion. The Secretary of State must submit a detailed report to specific congressional committees regarding these groups. This report must include the criteria met for designation or a justification if the criteria are not met. Additionally, the Secretary is required to designate any other cartels or factions identified in the report that meet the legal criteria.

Yes

  • Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+1

    The designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations provides the legal basis for increased counter-terrorism actions.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1

    Designating cartels as terrorist organizations aligns U.S. foreign policy with many allies fighting transnational crime.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    The bill mandates a detailed report to be submitted to specific congressional committees regarding the criteria for terrorist designation.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-1

    The bill includes a rule of construction that explicitly prevents the designation from expanding asylum eligibility.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-1

    The bill explicitly states that the designation of these cartels shall not expand asylum eligibility.