May 15, 2025
Mr. McCormick (for himself and Mr. Kelly) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
To provide for congressional oversight of security assistance to Mexico, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
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Sec. 2. Strategy for United States security assistance to Mexico
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report with a strategy for United States security assistance to Mexico.
(b) Strategy elements
The strategy required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:
(1)
A detailed plan for how United States security assistance will—
(A)
dismantle transnational criminal networks that traffic illicit drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States and profit from other criminal activities, including pervasive human trafficking and human smuggling;
(B)
increase the capacity of Mexico’s military and public security institutions to improve security at Mexico’s northern and southern borders and degrade transnational criminal organizations; and
(C)
enhance the institutional capacity of civilian law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts to strengthen rule of law, redress public corruption, and combat impunity.
(2)
A detailed summary of activities to implement the plan described in paragraph (1), including a list of implementing government entities and nongovernmental organizations.
(3)
A detailed summary of priorities, milestones, and performance measures to monitor and evaluate results of the strategy.
(c) Bilateral cooperation reporting
The report required under subsection (a) shall include an overview of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and engagements between the United States Government and the Government of Mexico, such as diplomatic engagements, security assistance programs, technical assistance, and other forms of cooperation that advance the priorities described in subsection (b).
(d) Form
The report and strategy required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(e) Briefing
Not later than 1 year after the submission of the report and strategy required under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall provide to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a briefing on the implementation of the strategy.