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Anti-Cartel Act: Stricter Penalties and New Powers

This act aims to strengthen the fight against transnational criminal cartels. It introduces harsher penalties for cartel-related offenses, restricts their access to U.S. financial institutions, and facilitates asset forfeiture. This could impact public safety by curbing criminal activities.
Key points
Increased prison sentences by 10 to 20 years for cartel-related offenses, such as drug trafficking, violence, or fraud.
Prohibition on cartel members from using U.S. financial institutions and forfeiture of their assets, which will fund law enforcement agencies fighting crime.
Cartel members and their close relatives may be inadmissible to the U.S., and U.S. citizens and permanent residents facilitating cartel activities may face denaturalization or revocation of resident status.
Imposition of sanctions on foreign governments and individuals supporting cartels, including asset blocking and U.S. entry bans.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9312
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Process start date: 2022-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Declaring War on the Cartels Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9312.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased prison sentences by 10 to 20 years for cartel-related offenses, such as drug trafficking, violence, or fraud.
  • Prohibition on cartel members from using U.S. financial institutions and forfeiture of their assets, which will fund law enforcement agencies fighting crime.
  • Cartel members and their close relatives may be inadmissible to the U.S., and U.S. citizens and permanent residents facilitating cartel activities may face denaturalization or revocation of resident status.
  • Imposition of sanctions on foreign governments and individuals supporting cartels, including asset blocking and U.S. entry bans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Migration