EL CHAPO Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:55:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1793 EL CHAPO Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1793

The EL CHAPO Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1793, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to use the assets seized from Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to fund the construction of a border wall between the United States and Mexico.

The bill proposes that the $14 billion in assets seized from El Chapo should be used to fund the border wall, which has been a contentious issue in US politics. Supporters of the bill argue that using the drug lord's assets to fund the wall would be a way to make Mexico pay for the wall, as President Trump has promised.

Opponents of the bill argue that using seized assets from a criminal to fund a government project sets a dangerous precedent and raises ethical concerns. They also argue that the border wall is unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer money. The EL CHAPO Act has sparked debate in Congress, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle weighing in on the issue. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass and become law.

Congressional Summary of HR 1793

Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order Act or the EL CHAPO Act

This bill requires the forfeited profits of Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera (El Chapo) from his illicit drug trafficking enterprise to be reserved for border security measures between the United States and Mexico, including the completion of a wall.

Additionally, it requires the forfeited funds from the felony conviction of a member of a drug cartel to be reserved for border security measures between the United States and Mexico, including the completion of a wall.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1793

Bill HR 1793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1793 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1793's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 24, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1793

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1793

EL CHAPO Act

Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order Act

To reserve any amounts forfeited to the United States Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera (commonly known as "El Chapo"), or of other felony convictions involving the transportation of controlled substances into the United States, for security measures along the Southern border, including the completion of a border wall.