Stricter US Arms Export Control to Combat Smuggling
This act transfers control over the export of certain firearms from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, introducing stricter rules. Its goal is to curb the illegal flow of U.S.-origin weapons to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, where they fuel violence and crime, and to enhance regional security.
Key points
Arms Export Control: Responsibility for licensing the export of certain firearms shifts from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, aiming for more rigorous vetting and preventing weapons from falling into the wrong hands.
Combating Smuggling: New strategies and reports will be implemented to combat illegal arms trafficking from the U.S. to Latin American and Caribbean countries, intending to reduce violence and crime in these regions.
Weapon Monitoring and Tracing: Serial numbers will need to be tracked and the use of exported weapons monitored to prevent their retransfer without U.S. consent and use in human rights violations.
International Cooperation: The eTrace program will be expanded to help law enforcement agencies in partner countries quickly trace weapons used in crimes, increasing the effectiveness of combating organized crime.
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