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Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act

3/12/2025, 2:38 AM

Summary of Bill S 548

Bill 119 s 548, also known as the Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act, aims to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998. The main purpose of this bill is to require the development and implementation of a counternarcotics strategy specifically focused on the Caribbean border region.

The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the drug trafficking and related issues that occur along the Caribbean border. By requiring a specific strategy for this region, the bill aims to enhance efforts to combat drug trafficking, reduce drug-related violence, and improve overall security in the area.

In addition to the Caribbean border counternarcotics strategy, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to drug control policy. These additional purposes may include funding for drug prevention and treatment programs, support for law enforcement efforts, and coordination with international partners to address drug trafficking issues. Overall, Bill 119 s 548 seeks to strengthen the United States' efforts to combat drug trafficking and related issues in the Caribbean border region through the development and implementation of a targeted counternarcotics strategy.

Current Status of Bill S 548

Bill S 548 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 548 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025.  Bill S 548's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 548

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 548

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 548

A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 to require a Caribbean border counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 to require a Caribbean border counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes.

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