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Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act

USA119th CongressS-548| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 to strengthen federal efforts against drug trafficking by mandating a comprehensive Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy . This strategy is designed to prevent the illegal flow of drugs through the Caribbean region into the United States, encompassing all entry points and air and maritime approaches, while also promoting legitimate trade and travel. The strategy must clearly define the roles and responsibilities of relevant National Drug Control Program agencies and identify the specific resources needed for its implementation. It also expands the definition of "drug control" to explicitly include activities aimed at mapping, tracking, dismantling, and disrupting the financial networks of drug trafficking and money laundering organizations. Additionally, the bill clarifies the geographical definitions of "State" and "United States" to include territories and possessions. Crucially, the strategy must include specific provisions for Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands , focusing on preventing drug trafficking to or through these territories and substantially reducing drug-related violent crime. It also requires recommendations for additional assistance or authorities needed by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in these areas, including an evaluation of existing support and infrastructure deficiencies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-309
Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-309
    Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Border security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaCrime preventionDrug trafficking and controlled substancesPuerto RicoSmuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands

Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act

USA119th CongressS-548| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This bill amends the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 to strengthen federal efforts against drug trafficking by mandating a comprehensive Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy . This strategy is designed to prevent the illegal flow of drugs through the Caribbean region into the United States, encompassing all entry points and air and maritime approaches, while also promoting legitimate trade and travel. The strategy must clearly define the roles and responsibilities of relevant National Drug Control Program agencies and identify the specific resources needed for its implementation. It also expands the definition of "drug control" to explicitly include activities aimed at mapping, tracking, dismantling, and disrupting the financial networks of drug trafficking and money laundering organizations. Additionally, the bill clarifies the geographical definitions of "State" and "United States" to include territories and possessions. Crucially, the strategy must include specific provisions for Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands , focusing on preventing drug trafficking to or through these territories and substantially reducing drug-related violent crime. It also requires recommendations for additional assistance or authorities needed by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in these areas, including an evaluation of existing support and infrastructure deficiencies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-309
Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-309
    Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaCrime preventionDrug trafficking and controlled substancesPuerto RicoSmuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin Islands