Establishing the Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels. | ChamberLight
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 262Congress
Establishing the Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels.
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it signifies a focused effort by a segment of the House of Representatives to address the complex and impactful issue of Mexican drug cartels. These organizations are responsible for a significant portion of illegal drug flow into the U.S., as well as violence, human trafficking, and other illicit activities that affect communities nationwide.
If this bill becomes law, it means there will be a dedicated, bipartisan (though majority-led) body within the House tasked solely with understanding and recommending solutions for this problem. This could lead to more coordinated policy recommendations, increased public awareness, and potentially new approaches to combating cartel operations. If it doesn't pass, the responsibility for investigating these issues would remain fragmented across various existing committees, potentially without the same level of centralized focus and dedicated resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Establishes a new "Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels" within the House of Representatives.
This creates a dedicated body specifically focused on a major national security and public health issue.
PROVISION 02
The committee will be composed of up to 21 members appointed by the Speaker, with specific representation from key standing committees like Appropriations, Judiciary, and Homeland Security.
This ensures a diverse range of expertise and perspectives from committees relevant to national security, law enforcement, and financial issues.
PROVISION 03
The committee has investigative authority only; it cannot propose or pass its own legislation.
This clarifies that its role is to gather information and recommend policies, not to directly create new laws.
PROVISION 04
The committee is required to submit policy recommendations by December 31, 2025, and all reports to the House by December 31, 2026, with public availability of these findings.
These deadlines ensure the committee's work is completed within a specific timeframe and its findings are made transparent to the public.
Voters should care about this bill because it signifies a focused effort by a segment of the House of Representatives to address the complex and impactful issue of Mexican drug cartels. These organizations are responsible for a significant portion of illegal drug flow into the U.S., as well as violence, human trafficking, and other illicit activities that affect communities nationwide.
If this bill becomes law, it means there will be a dedicated, bipartisan (though majority-led) body within the House tasked solely with understanding and recommending solutions for this problem. This could lead to more coordinated policy recommendations, increased public awareness, and potentially new approaches to combating cartel operations. If it doesn't pass, the responsibility for investigating these issues would remain fragmented across various existing committees, potentially without the same level of centralized focus and dedicated resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Establishes a new "Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels" within the House of Representatives.
This creates a dedicated body specifically focused on a major national security and public health issue.
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The committee will be composed of up to 21 members appointed by the Speaker, with specific representation from key standing committees like Appropriations, Judiciary, and Homeland Security.
This ensures a diverse range of expertise and perspectives from committees relevant to national security, law enforcement, and financial issues.
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The committee has investigative authority only; it cannot propose or pass its own legislation.
This clarifies that its role is to gather information and recommend policies, not to directly create new laws.
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The committee is required to submit policy recommendations by December 31, 2025, and all reports to the House by December 31, 2026, with public availability of these findings.
These deadlines ensure the committee's work is completed within a specific timeframe and its findings are made transparent to the public.
Submit all policy recommendations to relevant standing committees.
December 31, 2026
Submit all reports to the House.
Not later than 60 days after their adoption by the Select Committee.
Submit all legislative proposals to relevant standing committees.
Not later than 30 calendar days following the respective completion dates in subsection (e)
Make reports and proposals publicly available.
GLOSSARY
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Select Committee
A temporary committee formed by the House of Representatives (or Senate) for a specific purpose, often to investigate a particular issue or conduct a special study. Unlike standing committees, they usually disband after their task is completed and do not typically have the power to propose laws.
Legislative Jurisdiction
The authority of a committee to consider, draft, and propose laws (bills or resolutions) on a particular subject area. If a committee lacks legislative jurisdiction, it cannot directly create or vote on legislation.
Minority Leader
The leader of the political party that holds fewer seats in the House of Representatives or the Senate than the majority party. They work to promote their party's agenda and often consult with the Speaker or Majority Leader on appointments and legislative matters.
Resolution
A legislative measure that generally addresses matters within the exclusive jurisdiction of the House or Senate, expresses facts, principles, opinions, or purposes. A House Resolution (H. Res.) affects only the House and is not sent to the Senate or the President for action.
Standing Committee
A permanent committee established under the rules of the House or Senate to consider bills and issues, with legislative jurisdiction over specific policy areas. Examples include the Committee on Appropriations or the Committee on the Judiciary.
A section of the Rules of the House of Representatives that outlines the organization, jurisdiction, and procedures of House committees.
Rule XI
A section of the Rules of the House of Representatives that details the procedures for committee meetings, hearings, and reporting on legislative matters.
