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Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act: New Tools Against Organized Crime

This act aims to compel the Secretary of State to designate four major Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This would allow the U.S. government to use tools and sanctions typically applied to terrorist groups, potentially impacting border security and the fight against organized crime.
Key points
Mandates the Secretary of State to designate the Gulf, Cartel Del Noreste, Sinaloa, and Jalisco Nueva Generacion cartels as terrorist organizations.
Requires a report to Congress justifying or explaining why a cartel meets or does not meet terrorist organization criteria.
The act does not expand asylum eligibility for individuals based on a cartel's terrorist designation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1564
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2023-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1564.

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 2023-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the Secretary of State to designate the Gulf, Cartel Del Noreste, Sinaloa, and Jalisco Nueva Generacion cartels as terrorist organizations.
  • Requires a report to Congress justifying or explaining why a cartel meets or does not meet terrorist organization criteria.
  • The act does not expand asylum eligibility for individuals based on a cartel's terrorist designation.
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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

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