Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025

119 HR 4071 EH: Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 4071

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025.

2.Enhancing the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countriesSection 411(f) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 211(f)) is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2)by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: (4)Permissible activities (A)In generalEmployees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated with the authorities granted to officers and agents of Air and Marine Operations may provide the support described in subparagraph (B) to the government of a foreign country, including by conducting joint operations with appropriate government officials within the territory of such country, if an arrangement has been entered into between the Government of the United States and the government of such country that permits such support. (B)Support described (i)In generalThe support described in this subparagraph is support for the following: (I)The monitoring, locating, tracking, and deterrence of the following: (aa)Illegal drugs to the United States. (bb)The illicit smuggling of persons and goods into the United States. (cc)Terrorist threats to the United States. (dd)Other threats to the security or economy of the United States. (II)Emergency humanitarian efforts. (III)Law enforcement capacity-building efforts. (ii)DefinitionIn this subparagraph, the term emergency humanitarian efforts means activities carried out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection pertaining to search and rescue activities, medical assistance, air traffic control assistance, and transport necessary to accomplish such purposes. (C)Payment of claims (i)In generalSubject to clauses (ii) and (iv), the Secretary may expend funds that have been appropriated or otherwise made available for the operating expenses of the Department to pay claims for money damages against the United States, in accordance with the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, which arise in a foreign country in connection with U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in such country. (ii)Submission deadlineA claim may be allowed under clause (i) only if such claim is presented not later than two years after the date of the incident that gives rise to such claim. (iii)ReportNot later than 90 days after the date on which the expenditure authority under clause (i) expires pursuant to clause (iv), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that describes, for each of the payments made pursuant to such clause (i), the following: (I)The person or entity that received such payment. (II)The amount paid to such person or entity. (III)The country in which such person or entity resides or has its principal place of business. (IV)A detailed account of the circumstances to justify such payment. (iv)SunsetThe expenditure authority under clause (i) shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph.. Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 4071 IH: Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4071IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 23, 2025Mr. Guest (for himself and Ms. Pou) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025.

2.Enhancing the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countriesSection 411(f) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 211(f)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:(4)Permissible activities(A)In generalEmployees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated with the authorities granted to officers and agents of Air and Marine Operations may provide the support described in subparagraph (B) to the government of a foreign country, including by conducting joint operations with appropriate government officials within the territory of such country, if an arrangement has been entered into between the Government of the United States and the government of such country that permits such support.(B)Support described(i)In generalThe support described in this subparagraph is support for the following:(I)The monitoring, locating, tracking, and deterrence of the following:(aa)Illegal drugs to the United States.(bb)The illicit smuggling of persons and goods into the United States.(cc)Terrorist threats to the United States.(dd)Other threats to the security or economy of the United States.(II)Emergency humanitarian efforts.(III)Law enforcement capacity-building efforts.(ii)DefinitionIn this subparagraph, the term emergency humanitarian efforts means activities carried out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection pertaining to search and rescue activities, medical assistance, air traffic control assistance, and transport necessary to accomplish such purposes.(C)Payment of claims(i)In generalSubject to clauses (ii) and (iv), the Secretary may expend funds that have been appropriated or otherwise made available for the operating expenses of the Department to pay claims for money damages against the United States, in accordance with the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, which arise in a foreign country in connection with U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in such country.(ii)Submission deadlineA claim may be allowed under clause (i) only if such claim is presented not later than two years after the date of the incident that gives rise to such claim.(iii)ReportNot later than 90 days after the date on which the expenditure authority under clause (i) expires pursuant to clause (iv), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that describes, for each of the payments made pursuant to such clause (i), the following:(I)The person or entity that received such payment.(II)The amount paid to such person or entity.(III)The country in which such person or entity resides or has its principal place of business.(IV)A detailed account of the circumstances to justify such payment.(iv)SunsetThe expenditure authority under clause (i) shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph..

119 HR 4071 : Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4071IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 20, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsAN ACTTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025.

2.Enhancing the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countriesSection 411(f) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 211(f)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:(4)Permissible activities(A)In generalEmployees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated with the authorities granted to officers and agents of Air and Marine Operations may provide the support described in subparagraph (B) to the government of a foreign country, including by conducting joint operations with appropriate government officials within the territory of such country, if an arrangement has been entered into between the Government of the United States and the government of such country that permits such support.(B)Support described(i)In generalThe support described in this subparagraph is support for the following:(I)The monitoring, locating, tracking, and deterrence of the following:(aa)Illegal drugs to the United States.(bb)The illicit smuggling of persons and goods into the United States.(cc)Terrorist threats to the United States.(dd)Other threats to the security or economy of the United States.(II)Emergency humanitarian efforts.(III)Law enforcement capacity-building efforts.(ii)DefinitionIn this subparagraph, the term emergency humanitarian efforts means activities carried out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection pertaining to search and rescue activities, medical assistance, air traffic control assistance, and transport necessary to accomplish such purposes.(C)Payment of claims(i)In generalSubject to clauses (ii) and (iv), the Secretary may expend funds that have been appropriated or otherwise made available for the operating expenses of the Department to pay claims for money damages against the United States, in accordance with the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, which arise in a foreign country in connection with U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in such country.(ii)Submission deadlineA claim may be allowed under clause (i) only if such claim is presented not later than two years after the date of the incident that gives rise to such claim.(iii)ReportNot later than 90 days after the date on which the expenditure authority under clause (i) expires pursuant to clause (iv), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that describes, for each of the payments made pursuant to such clause (i), the following:(I)The person or entity that received such payment.(II)The amount paid to such person or entity.(III)The country in which such person or entity resides or has its principal place of business.(IV)A detailed account of the circumstances to justify such payment.(iv)SunsetThe expenditure authority under clause (i) shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph..Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 4071 RH: Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 276119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4071[Report No. 119–323, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 23, 2025Mr. Guest (for himself and Ms. Pou) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedOctober 3, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. FitzpatrickOctober 3, 2025Reported from the Committee on Homeland SecurityOctober 3, 2025Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025.

2.Enhancing the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countriesSection 411(f) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 211(f)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:(4)Permissible activities(A)In generalEmployees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection designated with the authorities granted to officers and agents of Air and Marine Operations may provide the support described in subparagraph (B) to the government of a foreign country, including by conducting joint operations with appropriate government officials within the territory of such country, if an arrangement has been entered into between the Government of the United States and the government of such country that permits such support.(B)Support described(i)In generalThe support described in this subparagraph is support for the following:(I)The monitoring, locating, tracking, and deterrence of the following:(aa)Illegal drugs to the United States.(bb)The illicit smuggling of persons and goods into the United States.(cc)Terrorist threats to the United States.(dd)Other threats to the security or economy of the United States.(II)Emergency humanitarian efforts.(III)Law enforcement capacity-building efforts.(ii)DefinitionIn this subparagraph, the term emergency humanitarian efforts means activities carried out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection pertaining to search and rescue activities, medical assistance, air traffic control assistance, and transport necessary to accomplish such purposes.(C)Payment of claims(i)In generalSubject to clauses (ii) and (iv), the Secretary may expend funds that have been appropriated or otherwise made available for the operating expenses of the Department to pay claims for money damages against the United States, in accordance with the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, which arise in a foreign country in connection with U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations in such country.(ii)Submission deadlineA claim may be allowed under clause (i) only if such claim is presented not later than two years after the date of the incident that gives rise to such claim.(iii)ReportNot later than 90 days after the date on which the expenditure authority under clause (i) expires pursuant to clause (iv), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that describes, for each of the payments made pursuant to such clause (i), the following:(I)The person or entity that received such payment.(II)The amount paid to such person or entity.(III)The country in which such person or entity resides or has its principal place of business.(IV)A detailed account of the circumstances to justify such payment.(iv)SunsetThe expenditure authority under clause (i) shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph..October 3, 2025Reported from the Committee on Homeland SecurityOctober 3, 2025Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed