Bill > HRes262

This resolution establishes a Select Committee in the House of Representatives specifically focused on investigating and developing policy recommendations to defeat Mexican drug cartels. The committee will consist of up to 21 members, with representation from key committees like Appropriations, Judiciary, Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Financial Services. Importantly, the committee will have investigative jurisdiction only, meaning it cannot draft or pass legislation, but can hold public hearings and investigate cartel operations, international networks, and government efforts to combat them. The committee will be able to detail staff from federal agencies, request consultant support, and must submit its policy recommendations to relevant standing committees by December 31, 2025, and all reports by December 31, 2026. The resolution requires that all reports be made publicly accessible within 30 days of completion and allows for classified or law enforcement-sensitive annexes. The committee's leadership will include a chair appointed by the Speaker and will have bipartisan representation, with up to 10 members appointed after consultation with the minority leader.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/262/all-info