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A bill to establish a program to provide assistance to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean to prosecute Chinese organized criminal groups and Chinese government-linked organizations engaged in criminal activity.

Introduced
Jun 9, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to help law enforcement agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean fight crime linked to Chinese organized groups and government-connected organizations. Funds will be used to strengthen their ability to investigate and prosecute these crimes.

Sponsored By

John Cornyn
Republican · Texas · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 9, 2026
  2. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects law enforcement agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean by providing them with assistance to combat Chinese organized crime. It also impacts individuals and communities in these regions who are affected by such criminal activity, potentially leading to increased safety and security.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
IntroducedJun 9, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.