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Mandating a Federal Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking Across the Caribbean Border.

This law requires the Federal Government to establish a specific strategy to prevent illegal drug trafficking from the Caribbean region into the United States, focusing heavily on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The goal is to enhance public safety by reducing drug-related violent crime and disrupting the financial operations of criminal organizations. The strategy must be implemented without hindering legitimate trade and travel.
Key points
Requires a dedicated federal strategy to stop illegal drug trafficking across the Caribbean border and maritime approaches.
Focuses on reducing drug-related violent crime, particularly in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Expands efforts to map, track, and dismantle the financial networks of drug trafficking and money laundering organizations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_920
Sponsor: Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-02-09