A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act. It creates a new program through the Secretary of State to help law enforcement agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean crack down on criminal groups linked to the People's Republic of China. The assistance can include consultations, training on financial crimes, technical support, and vetting programs to keep foreign agencies uncompromised. The bill also allows the Secretary of State to provide this help to countries that failed international counternarcotics agreements if it is in the national interest of the United States. Finally, the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of State must submit a detailed report to Congress within one year regarding the assistance provided and criminal activities.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Promotes deeper cooperation between United States and partner nation law enforcement agencies to counter shared foreign criminal threats.
- Scored +5
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill strengthens law enforcement capabilities and cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean to target transnational criminal organizations.
- Scored +4
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The legislation authorizes targeted assistance and capacity-building programs for partner nations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2, subsection (c)(1) allows for consultations between foreign law enforcement and U.S. Federal, State, and local law enforcement. This is positive because it shares real-world U.S. experience in investigating and prosecuting these criminal groups.
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Section 2, subsection (c)(2) provides training on financial investigations, money laundering prosecution, and asset forfeiture. This could benefit the public by helping foreign agencies crack down on the money side of organized crime.
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Section 2, subsection (c)(4) supports vetting and screening programs for foreign law enforcement agencies. This is a good safeguard to ensure that the foreign agencies receiving help are not compromised by the criminal groups they are fighting.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2, subsection (d)(1) allows the Secretary of State to give assistance to countries that have failed to follow international counternarcotics agreements if it is deemed in the U.S. national interest. This could be viewed negatively by citizens who want tax dollars withheld from countries that do not pull their weight in fighting drug crimes.
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? — Promotes deeper cooperation between United States and partner nation law enforcement agencies to counter shared foreign criminal threats. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The legislation authorizes targeted assistance and capacity-building programs for partner nations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The inclusion of digital forensics and technical assistance aids in countering tech-enabled financial crimes and illicit networks. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Requires comprehensive reporting and analysis regarding bilateral agreements and foreign law enforcement cooperation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill strengthens law enforcement capabilities and cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean to target transnational criminal organizations. Does this tighten control of the border? — By disrupting transnational criminal networks involved in illicit finance and narcotics, the bill indirectly supports broader security and border initiatives.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates detailed congressional reporting requirements on assistance provided and regional criminal activities. Does this give the federal government more power? — Grants specific program management and oversight authorities to the Secretary of State and federal intelligence agencies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Aims to strengthen security and rule of law by combating transnational organized crime within Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill explicitly targets illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which helps protect marine environments.
- 7/27/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
- 6/17/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 6/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware