S. 548: Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-12):
Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to include a Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy in its National Drug Control Strategy. This strategy must include measures for preventing the illegal trafficking of drugs through the Caribbean region into the United States, including measures to combat drug trafficking and drug-related violent crime in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The bill also revises ONDCP's authorization to (1) add definitions for state and for United States to specify that its authorization includes U.S. territories and possessions, and (2) revise the definition for supply reduction to ensure that the National Drug Control Strategy includes efforts to disrupt the financial networks of drug trafficking organizations.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 548 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 548?
S. 548 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 548 are available on congress.gov.
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