Michael Guest (R-MS)
Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It aims to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations within foreign countries. Under this Act, designated employees can conduct joint operations with foreign governments if a formal arrangement exists. These operations focus on monitoring and deterring illegal drugs, smuggling, and terrorist threats. The bill also allows for support regarding emergency humanitarian efforts and law enforcement capacity building. Additionally, it establishes a process for paying money damage claims arising from these foreign operations.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances border security by authorizing joint operations to deter drug trafficking and human smuggling.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens international alliances by enabling joint operations with foreign governments.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires a detailed report on payments made for money damage claims.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Security and Deterrence: Employees can provide support to monitor, locate, track, and deter illegal drugs, smuggling of persons and goods, and terrorist threats (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph A and B).
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Humanitarian Assistance: The bill allows for support regarding emergency humanitarian efforts, which includes search and rescue, medical assistance, air traffic control, and necessary transport (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph B, clause i, II).
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Law Enforcement Support: The Act provides for support related to law enforcement capacity-building efforts (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph B, clause i, II).
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Compensation for Damages: The Secretary has the authority to pay claims for money damages against the United States that arise in a foreign country due to Customs and Border Protection operations (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph C, clause i).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Burdens on the Department: The Secretary may expend funds appropriated for the operating expenses of the Department to pay money damage claims (Section 2, Paragraph 4, Subparagraph C, clause i).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens international alliances by enabling joint operations with foreign governments. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It encourages diplomatic engagement through formal arrangements for security and humanitarian cooperation. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill provides support to monitor and deter terrorist threats through international cooperation. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill facilitates cooperation through support for humanitarian efforts and law enforcement capacity-building in foreign countries.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a detailed report on payments made for money damage claims. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to operate in foreign countries.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances border security by authorizing joint operations to deter drug trafficking and human smuggling.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill supports emergency humanitarian efforts including search and rescue and medical assistance.
- 11/20/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 11/19/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4788)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4788)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4071.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4788-4789)
- Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 10/3/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-323, Part I.
- Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 276.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 6/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey