Expanded US authority to combat international drug trafficking and transnational crime
The Act modifies the authorities of the Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, focusing on combating international cartels and criminal organizations that threaten US national security. It mandates that at least 20% of the Bureau's annual budget be allocated to reward programs for information leading to the capture of criminals and limits spending on strengthening foreign justice systems to 10% of grant funding.
Key points
Crime Fighting Focus: The Assistant Secretary is tasked with combating international narcotics production, illicit finance, and terrorist organizations that threaten US security.
Rewards for Information: The Act requires allocating at least 20% of the Bureau's annual budget authority to reward programs (up to $25 million per activity) for information leading to the capture of persons involved in international criminal activities.
Strengthening Foreign Justice Systems: Activities include training foreign police and officials and strengthening judicial systems, with a maximum of 10% of total grant funding allocated to these activities.
Increased Transparency: A requirement to create a searchable database detailing bureau programming, spending, and success metrics that do not rely solely on the amounts of illegal drugs seized.
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