Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act of 2019

House Bill 5509 - Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5509 Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5509

Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act of 2019

This bill designates certain organizations, such as the Gulf Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations. (Such a designation triggers various penalties on the organization's members, such as asset freezes and immigration restrictions.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 5509

Bill HR 5509 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5509 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5509's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of January 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5509

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5509

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- Latin America

- Mexico

- Organized crime

- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5509

Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act of 2019

To deem certain cartel organizations to be foreign terrorist organizations pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act of 2019