Bill · S. 4544· Senate(119-S-4544)
Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act" requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to congressional defense committees regarding the countering of hydrocarbon smuggling by transnational criminal organizations. This bill aims to address the theft and smuggling of fuel products by groups like the CJNG and the Sinaloa Cartel. The required report must detail activities used to deny, disrupt, or degrade these criminal operations. Additionally, the report must provide recommendations for future activities, such as capacity building with partner nations and information sharing with civilian agencies. The legislation seeks to treat the trafficking of stolen fuel as a priority within the broader counterdrug and organized crime strategy.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill targets the smuggling of stolen fuel products across the southwest border by using Department of Defense surveillance and disruption activities.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill calls for capacity building with the national security forces of partner nations to combat fuel theft.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires a report to be submitted to congressional defense committees regarding activities to disrupt fuel smuggling.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Disruption of Criminal Revenue: By requiring the Department of Defense to detail activities used to deny, disrupt, or degrade the movement of stolen fuel, the bill aims to target the "cash cows" of organizations like the CJNG (Section 2, paragraph 7).
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Enhanced Security Strategies: The bill encourages the government to treat fuel trafficking as a priority component of its counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime strategy, which could help mitigate threats to national security and public safety (Section 3, paragraph 1 and 2).
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Future Capacity Building: The report requires recommendations for building capacity with the national security forces of partner nations (Section 4, paragraph a, 2, A, i).
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Improved Information Sharing: The act seeks to foster information sharing between the Department of Defense and civilian United States Government agencies that specialize in countering transnational criminal organizations (Section s 4, paragraph a, 2, A, ii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Resource Allocation: The bill requires an assessment of the resources used to conduct activities to disrupt smuggling, which implies the expenditure of Department of Defense resources (Section 4, paragraph a, 2, A).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 5/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada