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AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 18

Bill 118 hjres 18, also known as the AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the influence of cartels on American national security and foreign policy.

The bill begins by acknowledging the significant threat that cartels pose to the United States, both domestically and internationally. It highlights the role of cartels in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other criminal activities that undermine the rule of law and stability in the region.

The AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution calls for a comprehensive strategy to combat cartel influence, including increased cooperation with international partners, enhanced intelligence sharing, and targeted sanctions against individuals and entities that support cartel activities. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of cartel influence, such as poverty, corruption, and lack of economic opportunity. It calls for increased investment in education, job training, and economic development in affected regions to help prevent the spread of cartel influence. Overall, the AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution aims to strengthen US efforts to combat cartel influence and protect American national security interests. It underscores the need for a coordinated and multifaceted approach to address this complex and evolving threat.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 18

Authorization for the Use of Military Force to Combat, Attack, Resist, Target, Eliminate, and Limit Influence Resolution or the AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution

This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against foreign nations, foreign organizations, or foreign persons affiliated with foreign organizations that the President determines are involved in trafficking fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances into the United States. The joint resolution also authorizes the use of force against those determined to have used force or violence in specified ways, such as engaging in violence or intimidation to control territory to be used for illicit means.

The joint resolution deems nine named cartels as having met the criteria for the President to use force against them.

Force authorized by this joint resolution may only be used against organizations and persons located outside of the United States. The authority expires five years after the date of this joint resolution's enactment.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 18

Bill HJRES 18 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HJRES 18 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023.  Bill HJRES 18's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 18

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
46
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
44
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 18

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Military operations and strategy
- Organized crime
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Violent crime
- War and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 18

AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution
AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution
Authorization for the Use of Military Force to Combat, Attack, Resist, Target, Eliminate, and Limit Influence Resolution
To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for trafficking fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance into the United States or carrying out other related activities that cause regional destabilization in the Western Hemisphere.

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