Bill would require State Department strategy on Mexico security aid
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Sponsor: David McCormick · Senator · PA
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Official title: Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill requires a written State Department strategy and annual briefings on U.S. security aid to Mexico, with no new funding.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the Secretary of State to send Congress a detailed written strategy, within 180 days of enactment, on how U.S. security assistance to Mexico will fight drug trafficking, human trafficking, weapons trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering, and strengthen Mexico's military, police, courts, and prosecutors. It also requires the report to describe current U.S.-Mexico security cooperation and mandates annual congressional briefings afterward.
Who does it affect?
The State Department, Congress, and U.S.-Mexico security relations are directly affected; the bill does not authorize U.S. military action in Mexico.
Why does it matter?
The measure increases oversight and reporting requirements on existing U.S. aid to Mexico rather than creating new programs, giving Congress a formal way to track implementation.
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Jun 18, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 15, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jun 18, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.