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Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act

This act directs the U.S. government to officially designate several major Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This aims to strengthen the fight against organized crime and may impact public safety and foreign policy, but it does not change asylum eligibility rules.
Key points
Four major drug cartels (Gulf, Cartel Del Noreste, Sinaloa, Jalisco Nueva Generacion) are to be officially designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
The Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress justifying these decisions and identifying if other cartels also meet the criteria.
Designating cartels as terrorist organizations does not expand asylum eligibility in the U.S.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_885
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-01-31
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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 119_HR_885.

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 2025-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Four major drug cartels (Gulf, Cartel Del Noreste, Sinaloa, Jalisco Nueva Generacion) are to be officially designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
  • The Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress justifying these decisions and identifying if other cartels also meet the criteria.
  • Designating cartels as terrorist organizations does not expand asylum eligibility in the U.S.
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. 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 2025-12-23.

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