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MI HR0234

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian BeGole

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Secretary of State to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
  • Cites drug cartels' involvement in human trafficking, weapons trafficking, drug smuggling, money laundering, extortion, and kidnapping that threaten U.S. national security and borders
  • Notes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 27,000 pounds of fentanyl in fiscal year 2023, though DEA estimates this represents only 10-15% of fentanyl actually entering the country
  • Highlights Michigan-specific threats including 4 kilograms of fentanyl seized near Paw Paw in March 2023 and 7,700 pounds of drugs seized by the Detroit Field Office in fiscal year 2023
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, congressional leadership, the Secretary of State, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the United States Secretary of State to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

4/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Government Operations4/24/2024

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