Counternarcotics Enhancement Act

The "Counternarcotics Enhancement Act" mandates a structured approach to improving collaboration between the U.S. intelligence community and the Government of Mexico on counternarcotics efforts. It requires each U.S. intelligence element to first assess its direct relationships with Mexican government counterparts, including any associated counterintelligence risks . Following this assessment, each intelligence element must develop a specific strategy to enhance counternarcotics cooperation and coordination with its Mexican partners. These strategies must also include recommendations for the resources necessary to effectively implement their plans. Ultimately, the Director of National Intelligence will synthesize these individual submissions and present a comprehensive action plan to the congressional intelligence committees. This plan will outline how to enhance overall counternarcotics collaboration with Mexico, proposing any necessary changes in authorities or resources for fiscal year 2026 to ensure effective implementation.