A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "NARCO Act of 2025," proposes changes to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. It modifies the authorities of the Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The act changes how the Assistant Secretary reports to the Under Secretary for International Security Affairs. It also outlines new specific responsibilities for the Assistant Secretary regarding international narcotics, crime, and law enforcement. These responsibilities include managing reward programs and coordinating with various government agencies.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the development of a searchable database detailing bureau programming and line-item spending.
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill expands the authority to train and equip foreign border control and combat illegal immigration and migrant smuggling.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill prioritizes combating the illicit trafficking of wildlife.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeting Criminal Organizations: The Assistant Secretary is responsible for combating narcotics production, trafficking, and illicit finance used by criminal organizations and terrorist groups that threaten national security (Section 2, B, i, ii).
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Strengthening Foreign Justice Systems: The bill seeks to strengthen foreign justice, law enforcement, and prison systems (Section 2, B, iii).
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Increased Rewards for Information: The bill allows for rewards and bounties of up to $25,000,000 for activities that lead to the capture or interdiction of persons involved in international criminal activities (Section 2, B, v).
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Countering Various Crimes: The bill focuses on combating various forms of transnational crime, such as human trafficking, illegal immigration, and weapons smuggling (Section 2, B, viii).
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Focus on National Security: The Secretary is directed to prioritize actions against organizations that threaten the lives, well-being, and security of United States citizens (Section 2, B, vii, viii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Funding Restrictions on Justice Systems: There is a cap of 10 percent of total grant funding for activities related to strengthening foreign justice systems, law enforcement, and prison systems (Section 2, B, iii).
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Mandatory Spending on Rewards: The Secretary must ensure that at least 20 percent of the annual budget authority is used for the Narcotics Rewards Program and the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (Section 2, B, vi).
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the development of a searchable database detailing bureau programming and line-item spending.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill expands the authority to train and equip foreign border control and combat illegal immigration and migrant smuggling.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill prioritizes combating the illicit trafficking of wildlife.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens international cooperation through training foreign law enforcement and justice systems.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina