John Cornyn (R-TX)· Dec 15, 2025
S.Amdt. 3990: Its purpose is not yet published.
Offered, and not voted on yet.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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 is known as the PARTNERS Act. Its main goal is to build up the capacity of the Armed Forces of Mexico to fight against transnational criminal organizations. The Secretary of Defense must create a plan within 180 days for a joint training pilot program between the United States Armed Forces and the Armed Forces of Mexico. This training will happen in the United States and will focus on tactics to counter criminal groups. The Secretary of Defense must start carrying out this pilot program within 15 days after submitting the plan. The bill also requires the plan to be sent to specific committees in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The legislation fosters closer military cooperation and capacity building between the United States and Mexican armed forces.
- Scored +6
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances regional security cooperation and counter-trafficking efforts with Mexico to combat transnational criminal organizations.
- Scored +5
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill promotes bilateral planning and consultation between the U.S. and Mexican governments on security matters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Joint training on rotary-wing aircraft: Under section 2(b)(1), the pilot program includes joint training operations involving rotary-wing aircraft, which helps both countries build tactical capacity.
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Countering illicit trafficking: Under section 2(b)(2)(C), the program involves training to counter illicit trafficking, including narcotics, weapons, human trafficking, and trafficking in natural resources.
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Targeting criminal finances and networks: Under sections 2(b)(2)(A) and 2(b)(2)(B), the program involves joint network analysis and counter threat financing to target transnational criminal organizations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- As an expert legislative analyst looking strictly at the provided text, there are no specific provisions explicitly mentioned that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 legislation fosters closer military cooperation and capacity building between the United States and Mexican armed forces. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill promotes bilateral planning and consultation between the U.S. and Mexican governments on security matters.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances regional security cooperation and counter-trafficking efforts with Mexico to combat transnational criminal organizations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The legislation aims to strengthen security and stability in Mexico through cooperative military training programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Department of Defense to submit detailed implementation plans to relevant congressional committees.
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania