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MI HR0234
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian BeGole
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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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