PARTNERS Act

This legislation establishes a United States policy to counter transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) by enhancing the military capacity and security cooperation with the Government of Mexico. It mandates the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and with Mexico's agreement, to develop a plan within 180 days for a pilot program. This pilot program will involve joint training between the Armed Forces of Mexico and the United States in the U.S., focusing on tactics, techniques, and procedures to combat TCOs. Key training areas include operations using rotary-wing aircraft and, in consultation with civilian agencies, topics such as joint network analysis , counter threat financing , and counter illicit trafficking of narcotics, weapons, humans, and natural resources. The Secretary of Defense is required to begin implementing this pilot program within 15 days of the plan's submission to Congress.