Bill > HR4645

This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to expand and clarify the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The bill establishes a comprehensive set of duties for this role, including maintaining oversight of international narcotics, anticrime, and law enforcement affairs, combating international drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations, and strengthening foreign justice systems. Key provisions include establishing a rewards program with up to $25 million annually for capturing or interdicting individuals involved in international criminal activities, requiring at least 20% of the bureau's budget to be used for these reward programs, and mandating coordination with various government agencies like the FBI, Department of Justice, and intelligence community. The bill also requires the creation of a searchable database detailing bureau programming and spending, developing standard evaluation metrics for programs, and prioritizing efforts against criminal organizations that threaten U.S. homeland security. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary will now report directly to the Under Secretary for International Security Affairs, and the role is given broad authority to address emerging forms of transnational crime, including human trafficking, illegal immigration, arms trafficking, and money laundering.

Military Affairs and Security

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