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3/21/2025, 10:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1915

Bill 119 hr 1915, also known as the "Improving Intelligence Collection on Drug Trafficking Act," aims to enhance the gathering of intelligence on drug trafficking organizations in specific foreign countries. The bill focuses on improving the coordination and communication between various agencies involved in collecting intelligence on drug trafficking activities.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy for improving intelligence collection on drug trafficking organizations in foreign countries. This strategy would involve enhancing the sharing of intelligence among relevant agencies, such as the CIA, DEA, and FBI, to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to gathering information on drug trafficking activities.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to oversee the implementation of the strategy and to provide regular updates to Congress on the progress made in improving intelligence collection on drug trafficking organizations. The task force would also be responsible for identifying any gaps in intelligence collection and recommending ways to address them. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1915 seeks to strengthen the United States' ability to gather intelligence on drug trafficking organizations operating in foreign countries, with the ultimate goal of disrupting and dismantling these criminal networks. By improving coordination and communication among relevant agencies, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of intelligence collection efforts and better protect national security interests.

Current Status of Bill HR 1915

Bill HR 1915 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1915 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025.  Bill HR 1915's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Oversight and Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1915

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1915

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1915

To improve the collection of intelligence regarding activities by drug trafficking organizations in certain foreign countries.To improve the collection of intelligence regarding activities by drug trafficking organizations in certain foreign countries.
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