S. 2242: Counternarcotics Enhancement Act

This bill, known as the Counternarcotics Enhancement Act, aims to improve cooperation between U.S. intelligence agencies and the Government of Mexico in combating drug trafficking and related issues. Here’s a breakdown of what the legislation entails:

Objectives of the Bill

The primary goal of the bill is to enhance collaboration, coordination, and cooperation in counternarcotics efforts between the United States and Mexico. This plan is expected to contribute to national security and address drug-related challenges affecting both countries.

Requirements for Intelligence Community Elements

Within 60 days of the enactment of the bill, each element of the U.S. intelligence community is required to:

• Describe their relationship: Provide a detailed account of any direct relationships with elements of the Government of Mexico, including an assessment of counterintelligence risks.
• Develop a cooperation strategy: Outline a strategy to strengthen counternarcotics cooperation and the necessary coordination with relevant Mexican government entities.
• Resource recommendations: Suggest resources needed to successfully implement the strategies in line with the national interests of the United States.

Requirements for the Director of National Intelligence

Within 180 days of the bill’s enactment, the Director of National Intelligence must submit the following to congressional intelligence committees:

• Community submissions: Provide the submissions received from the intelligence community elements regarding their interactions with Mexican counterparts.
• Action Plan: Present a comprehensive action plan for enhanced counternarcotics collaboration with Mexico, including any recommendations for changes in resources or authorities necessary to carry out this plan effectively in the fiscal year 2026.

Submission Formats

The bill specifies formats for submissions:

• Submissions from intelligence community elements must be made in the same format they were originally presented to the Director of National Intelligence.
• The action plan must be submitted in an unclassified format but may include a classified annex if necessary.

Definition of Congressional Intelligence Committees

The term “congressional intelligence committees” is defined according to the National Security Act of 1947, signifying the legislative groups responsible for overseeing intelligence activities and operations.

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