Require the State Department to develop a strategy to dismantle Mexican drug cartels and ensure U.S. security assistance is effective.

The Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, which would require the State Department to develop a strategy to dismantle the Mexican drug cartels that ensures U.S. security assistance is delivering the best return on investment for taxpayers;

McCormick promised to require the State Department to develop a strategic plan to dismantle Mexican drug cartels and make sure U.S. security help is effective.

Sen. McCormick Votes to Pass Annual Defense Bill - Senator Dave McCormick
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S.1780 | Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act

Senator McCormick sponsored the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, which proposes requirements for effective U.S. security assistance and strategies regarding Mexican drug cartels.

Legislation - U.S. Senator Dave McCormick
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On May 15, 2025, Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced S. 1780, the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, requiring the State Department to develop a strategy to dismantle Mexican drug cartels and ensure U.S. security assistance is effective.

Senators McCormick and Kelly introduced legislation mandating the State Department to create a strategy against Mexican drug cartels.

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Senators McCormick and Kelly Lead Legislation Targeting Mexican Drug Cartels
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On June 5, 2025, Senator McCormick's bill, S. 1780, passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, marking progress in legislative efforts to combat Mexican drug cartels.

Senator McCormick's bill targeting Mexican drug cartels advanced through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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Senator Dave McCormick Passes Bills Through Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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On October 9, 2025, Senator McCormick voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which included provisions from his Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, requiring the State Department to develop a strategy to dismantle Mexican drug cartels.

The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2026, incorporating provisions from Senator McCormick's bill, was passed, mandating a strategy against Mexican drug cartels.

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Sen. McCormick Votes to Pass Annual Defense Bill - Senator Dave McCormick
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On July 31, 2025, an amendment to the NDAA was proposed, requiring the Secretary of State to submit a strategy for U.S. security assistance to Mexico, focusing on dismantling transnational criminal networks and enhancing Mexico's security institutions.

An amendment to the NDAA was proposed, aligning with efforts to develop a strategy against Mexican drug cartels.

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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE
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