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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Drug Cartel Threats to the U.S.
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is the transcript of a February 2017 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the national security threats posed by transnational drug cartels. Lawmakers and federal officials met to discuss the operational sophistication of these organizations and their impact on border and maritime security.
The hearing establishes the legislative focus for the 115th Congress regarding border security policy and the allocation of federal resources toward combating .
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. Coast Guard
The agency provides operational testimony regarding maritime security and cartel interdiction.
Department of Homeland Security
The agency provides testimony on investigative programs and border task force operations.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 16, 2017, in the Capitol Visitors Center.
- The subcommittee's stated purpose is to examine the threat posed by drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
- The hearing included testimony from officials representing the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of State.
- Representative John Katko submitted two articles for the record from The Daily Beast and the Daily Caller.
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Early 115th Congress Focus
The hearing highlights the immediate prioritization of border security and cartel activity by the House Committee on Homeland Security at the start of the 2017 legislative session.
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