Bill · S. 548· Senate(119-S-548)
Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act
- Introduced
- 2/12/2025
- Last activity
- 2/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act'', seeks to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998. It introduces a requirement for a specific Caribbean border counternarcotics strategy. This strategy aims to prevent illegal drug trafficking through the Caribbean region into the United States. The plan must include roles for federal agencies and identify necessary resources. Additionally, it requires specific strategies for Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands to reduce drug-related violent crime.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this tighten control of the border?+7
The bill requires a specific strategy to prevent illegal drug trafficking through the Caribbean region and its maritime approaches.
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The bill calls for evaluating and providing assistance to law enforcement agencies to combat drug-related violent crime.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
The strategy targets the reduction of drug-related violent crime in specific territories.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Drug Trafficking Prevention: The bill requires a strategy to prevent the illegal trafficking of drugs through the Caribbean region into the United States, including via ports of entry and maritime/air approaches (Section 2(b)(i)(I)).
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Crime Reduction in Territories: The strategy must include measures to substantially reduce drug-related violent crime on Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (Section 2(b)(ii)(I)).
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Support for Law Enforcement: The bill calls for recommendations regarding assistance or authorities for Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, including evaluations of technical and financial assistance (Section 2(b)(ii)(II)).
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Financial Network Disruption: The bill adds activities to map, track, dismantle, and disrupt the financial networks of drug trafficking and money laundering organizations (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Impact on Movement: While the bill states the strategy shall be designed to promote and not hinder legitimate trade and travel, it acknowledges that the strategy must address air and maritime approaches (Section 2(b)(i)(I) and (IV)).
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+7Improves Policing Reform+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Hispanic Americans+3
- 2/12/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California