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Stop the Cartels Act: Enhancing Border Security and Combating Crime

This act aims to enhance U.S.-Mexico border security by improving intelligence gathering on drug trafficking organizations and human traffickers. It introduces changes to asylum and migrant detention rules, and reallocates federal funds for substance abuse efforts. Citizens may experience impacts through shifts in immigration policy and potentially enhanced public safety.
Key points
Strengthening intelligence gathering on drug trafficking organizations and human traffickers in Latin American countries.
Withholding federal grants from states and local governments that do not cooperate with immigration authorities.
Changes to rules for detaining minor migrants and families, prioritizing swift deportation proceedings.
Establishing new standards for asylum claims, aiming to reduce fraud and expedite case processing.
Increasing the number of immigration judges and support staff to accelerate immigration case processing.
Establishing refugee application and processing centers outside the U.S., in Mexico and Central America.
Redirecting funds from certain substance abuse programs to general block grants for substance abuse prevention and treatment.
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Print number: 119_HR_1915
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop the Cartels Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1915.

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 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening intelligence gathering on drug trafficking organizations and human traffickers in Latin American countries.
  • Withholding federal grants from states and local governments that do not cooperate with immigration authorities.
  • Changes to rules for detaining minor migrants and families, prioritizing swift deportation proceedings.
  • Establishing new standards for asylum claims, aiming to reduce fraud and expedite case processing.
  • Increasing the number of immigration judges and support staff to accelerate immigration case processing.
  • Establishing refugee application and processing centers outside the U.S., in Mexico and Central America.
  • Redirecting funds from certain substance abuse programs to general block grants for substance abuse prevention and treatment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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