United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4303 — To direct the Secretary of State to designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on the activities the Department of State is taking to assist Mexico with drug cartel violence, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of State to designate as a foreign terrorist organization each of the following: (1) the Arellano Felix Organization, (2) the Los Zetas Cartel, (3) the Juarez Cartel, (4) the Beltran Leyva Organization, (5) la Familia Michoacana, (6) the Sinaloa Cartel, and (7) the Gulf Cartel/New Federation. Directs the Secretary to report on Department of State activities to assist Mexico with drug cartel violence, including programs under the Merida Initiative, training programs, and equipment.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

  4. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  5. Referred to House Judiciary

  6. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4303 do?
Directs the Secretary of State to designate as a foreign terrorist organization each of the following: (1) the Arellano Felix Organization, (2) the Los Zetas Cartel, (3) the Juarez Cartel, (4) the Beltran Leyva Organization, (5) la Familia Michoacana, (6) the Sinaloa Cartel, and (7) the Gulf Cartel/New Federation. Directs the Secretary to report on Department of State activities to assist Mexico with drug cartel violence, including programs under the Merida Initiative, training programs, and equipment.
Who sponsors HR 4303?
HR 4303 is sponsored by Michael McCaul (R).
What is the current status of HR 4303?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4303?
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