CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Combating Drug Cartels and Enhancing Security Act
Preamble:
Drug cartels operating in the United States and Mexico pose a significant threat to the safety and
security of both nations. These criminal organizations engage in drug trafficking, human
trafficking, violence, and other illicit activities that harm our communities, fuel gang violence,
and even facilitate the entry of terrorists into our borders. It is imperative to take comprehensive
measures to combat these threats effectively, protect our citizens, and promote legal immigration.
Section 1: Purpose and Findings
(a) Purpose: The purpose of this act is to eliminate drug cartels in the United States and Mexico,
eradicate criminal activity associated with them, combat human trafficking, drugs, and gang
violence, and enhance national security.
(b) Findings: The Congress finds that the continued existence of drug cartels and their activities
threatens the safety, health, and well-being of the citizens of both the United States and Mexico,
and that their elimination is essential to promote the rule of law and safeguard our nations.
Section 2: Penalties for Drug Cartel Activities
(a) Harshest Penalties: Any individual found guilty of engaging in drug cartel activities,
including but not limited to drug trafficking, human trafficking, and acts of violence associated
with drug cartels, shall be subject to the harshest penalties under existing federal law, which may
include life imprisonment or the death penalty, in accordance with due process and the Eighth
Amendment to the United States Constitution.
(b) Strict Enforcement: Federal law enforcement agencies shall prioritize the investigation,
prosecution, and dismantling of drug cartels operating within the United States. Enhanced
resources, training, and coordination shall be allocated to ensure strict enforcement of these
penalties.
Section 3: Military Support for Law Enforcement
(a) Military Support: The United States Armed Forces shall provide necessary support to federal,
state, and local law enforcement agencies engaged in combating drug cartels. This support may
include intelligence sharing, logistical assistance, and operational cooperation.
(b) Mexico Operations: In coordination with the government of Mexico, the United States
military may conduct operations within Mexican territory to locate and destroy drug labs and
dismantle drug cartels that pose a direct threat to the security of the United States and Mexico.
(c) Bilateral Cooperation: The United States shall work closely with the government of Mexico
to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating drug cartels and their activities.
Section 4: Responsibility for Drug Production
(a) Mexico’s Responsibility: The government of Mexico shall take all necessary measures to
prevent the production and export of illicit drugs, including but not limited to fentanyl, to the
United States. Mexico shall be held accountable for drug production within its borders that finds
its way into the United States.
(b) International Cooperation: The United States shall engage in diplomatic efforts to encourage
international cooperation in addressing drug production and trafficking, including assistance for
Mexico in building its capacity to combat these illicit activities.
Section 5: Promotion of Legal Immigration
(a) Legal Immigration Promotion: This act recognizes the importance of legal immigration for
the United States. The federal government shall prioritize efforts to streamline legal immigration
processes, ensure the fair and humane treatment of immigrants, and combat immigration fraud
and illegal border crossings.
(b) Border Security Enhancement: To maintain the security of our borders, additional resources
shall be allocated to enhance border security, including infrastructure, technology, and personnel.
Section 6: Report to Congress
The President shall, within one year of the enactment of this act, submit a comprehensive report
to Congress outlining the progress made in eliminating drug cartels, combating criminal activity,
and enhancing national security as a result of the measures implemented under this act.
Section 7: Sunset Clause
This act shall remain in effect for a period of ten years from the date of enactment, after which its
effectiveness and necessity shall be reviewed by Congress.
Section 8: Severability
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the
remainder of the act or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall
not be affected.
Section 9: Effective Date
This act shall take effect 90 days after its enactment.
Conclusion: This bill aims to eliminate the drug cartels that threaten the United States and
Mexico, enhance national security, combat criminal activity, promote legal immigration, and
strengthen bilateral cooperation. By imposing stringent penalties, providing military support to
law enforcement, and holding Mexico accountable for drug production, this act seeks to protect
the best interests of the United States and its citizens.