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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 1780Law enforcement administration and fundingRule of law and government transparency

Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act

INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION JUN 18

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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The most directly affected would be officials within the U.S. Department of State and other government agencies involved in foreign policy and security assistance to Mexico, as they would be responsible for developing and implementing the required strategy and reporting to Congress. Members of the U.S. Congress, particularly those on foreign relations committees, would also be affected by receiving regular reports and briefings, giving them greater insight and oversight into U.S. aid programs.

In Mexico, various government institutions, including their military, public security forces, law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts, would be affected as the bill's strategy aims to increase their capacity and strengthen the rule of law. Ultimately, citizens in both the U.S. and Mexico could be indirectly affected by potential changes in the effectiveness of efforts to combat transnational crime, drug trafficking, and corruption.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed strategy for U.S. security assistance to Mexico within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

This creates a formal, documented plan to guide U.S. aid and sets a clear timeline for its development.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that the strategy include plans for dismantling criminal networks, increasing Mexico's security capacity, and enhancing rule of law and anti-corruption efforts.

It focuses U.S. aid on specific, critical issues like fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, and corruption.

PROVISION 03

Requires annual briefings to Congress on the implementation of the strategy.

Ensures ongoing congressional oversight and accountability for how the U.S. aid is used and its effectiveness.

PROVISION 04

Explicitly states that the bill does not authorize the use of military force against Mexico.

This clarifies the scope of U.S. action and prevents misinterpretation regarding military intervention.

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ACTION TIMELINE

5 EVENTS

JUN 18

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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JUN 18

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.

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JUN 5

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

COMMITTEE

MAY 15

Introduced in Senate

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 1780

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedMay 15, 2025

Last actionJun 18, 2025

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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025

Senate BillS 1780Law enforcement administration and fundingRule of law and government transparency

Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act

INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 18, 2025

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Introduced
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Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed strategy for U.S. security assistance to Mexico within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

This creates a formal, documented plan to guide U.S. aid and sets a clear timeline for its development.

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Mandates that the strategy include plans for dismantling criminal networks, increasing Mexico's security capacity, and enhancing rule of law and anti-corruption efforts.

It focuses U.S. aid on specific, critical issues like fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, and corruption.

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Requires annual briefings to Congress on the implementation of the strategy.

Ensures ongoing congressional oversight and accountability for how the U.S. aid is used and its effectiveness.

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Explicitly states that the bill does not authorize the use of military force against Mexico.

This clarifies the scope of U.S. action and prevents misinterpretation regarding military intervention.

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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act

Secretary of State to submit a report with a strategy for U.S. security assistance to Mexico.

Not later than 1 year after the submission of the report, and annually thereafter

Secretary of State to provide a briefing on the implementation of the strategy.

GLOSSARY

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Security assistance: Support, training, or equipment provided by one country to another to help improve its defense and security capabilities.
Transnational criminal networks: Organized criminal groups that operate across national borders, engaging in illegal activities like drug trafficking, human smuggling, and money laundering.
Fentanyl: A powerful synthetic opioid, often illegally manufactured and trafficked, that is a major contributor to the opioid crisis.
Rule of law: The principle that all people and institutions, including the government, are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.
Impunity: Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action; in this context, it refers to criminals not facing consequences for their actions.
Precursor chemicals: Chemical substances that are used to produce illicit drugs, such as fentanyl or methamphetamine.

ACTION TIMELINE

5 EVENTS

JUN 18, 25

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

COMMITTEE

JUN 18, 25

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.

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JUN 5, 25

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

COMMITTEE

MAY 15, 25

Introduced in Senate

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