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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I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Foreign Relations Committee to continue advancing them through the legislative process. Senator McCormick introduced S. 1780, the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act... This bill would require the State Department to develop a strategy for U.S. security assistance in Mexico to dismantle the cartels, increase the capacity of Mexico’s military and public security institutions to degrade the cartels, and combat public corruption and impunity.

McCormick committed to continue advancing his Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, which would require a State Department strategy to dismantle Mexican drug cartels and improve U.S. security assistance effectiveness.

Senator Dave McCormick Passes Bills Through Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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The first bill, S. 1780, known as the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, was introduced on May 15 alongside Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ). It mandates the State Department to outline a strategy to dismantle Mexican drug cartels, enhance Mexico's military and public security institutions, and tackle corruption.

McCormick's office highlighted his bill requiring a State Department strategy against Mexican drug cartels and described his commitment to carry the legislation forward as it proceeds through the Senate.

McCormick Takes Bold Action to Combat Cartels and Champion Taiwan’s Global Role - U.S. Senator Dave McCormick
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced S. 1780, 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 introduced legislation requiring the State Department to create a strategy to dismantle Mexican drug cartels and evaluate whether U.S. security assistance in Mexico is effective.

Senators McCormick and Kelly Lead Legislation Targeting Mexican Drug Cartels
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report with a strategy for United States security assistance to Mexico.

The amendment would require the State Department to submit a strategy for U.S. security assistance to Mexico focused on dismantling transnational criminal networks, improving Mexican security capacity, strengthening rule of law, and reporting annually on implementation.

CREC-2025-07-31-pt1-PgS5122.pdf
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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.

partial same_term A for effort

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.

delivered same_term A for effort

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.

partial same_term A for effort

CREC-2025-07-31-pt1-PgS5122.pdf
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Public Law 119-60 enacted the FY2026 NDAA and added Section 8365, which requires the Secretary of State to submit a report with a strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in Mexico and to explain how U.S. security assistance will dismantle those networks.

The enacted FY2026 NDAA contains the required Mexico-cartel strategy provision, showing the promise was fulfilled by law in the same term.

delivered same_term A for effort

Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Public Law 119-60 contains Section 8365, requiring the Secretary of State to submit, within 180 days, a strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in Mexico. The strategy must explain how U.S. security assistance will dismantle drug-trafficking criminal networks, strengthen Mexican security institutions, address corruption, and include milestones and performance measures.

The enacted FY2026 NDAA directly created the State Department strategy requirement matching the promise.

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Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Congress.gov records S.1071 as becoming Public Law No. 119-60 on December 18, 2025, after the House passed it and the Senate agreed to the House amendment by a 77-20 vote.

The legislative vehicle containing the Mexico strategy provision was enacted into law during McCormick's Senate term.

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S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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The Senate roll call for the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1071 shows the motion agreed to, 77-20, and lists McCormick (R-PA) as voting Yea.

McCormick voted for final Senate concurrence on the bill that became Public Law 119-60.

delivered same_term A for effort

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 648, 119th Congress, 1st Session
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Congress.gov identifies S.1780 as the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, sponsored by Sen. David McCormick, introduced May 15, 2025, and reported by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 18, 2025.

McCormick introduced and advanced stand-alone legislation matching the promise before the provision was enacted through the NDAA.

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S.1780 - Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
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The reported text of S.1780 required the Secretary of State to submit a strategy for U.S. security assistance to Mexico, including a plan to dismantle transnational criminal networks, strengthen Mexican security institutions, and set priorities, milestones, and performance measures.

S.1780's text closely matches the promised requirement for a State Department strategy and effectiveness metrics.

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Text - S.1780 - Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
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McCormick's Senate office said the FY2026 NDAA passed by the Senate included his Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, requiring the State Department to develop a cartel-dismantling strategy and assess security assistance returns.

The senator's office connected his bill to the FY2026 NDAA before final enactment, supporting attribution and effort.

partial same_term A for effort

Sen. McCormick Votes to Pass Annual Defense Bill
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Public Law 119-60 includes Section 8365, titled Strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in Mexico. It requires the Secretary of State, within 180 days of enactment, to submit a strategy for countering such organizations in Mexico. The required strategy must explain how U.S. security assistance will dismantle drug-trafficking networks, strengthen Mexican military and public security institutions, improve rule of law and anti-corruption capacity, assess prior assistance, and set priorities, milestones, and performance measures.

The enacted FY2026 NDAA directly created the State Department Mexico-cartel strategy and security-assistance effectiveness requirement matching the commitment.

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Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Congress.gov records S.1071 as becoming Public Law No. 119-60 on December 18, 2025. The bill status is Became Law, after House passage on December 10, 2025, Senate agreement to the House amendment on December 17, 2025, and presentation to the President on December 18, 2025.

The legislative vehicle containing Section 8365 was enacted during McCormick's Senate term, confirming same-term delivery of the statutory requirement.

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S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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The Senate roll call for the motion to concur in the House amendment to S.1071 shows the motion agreed to, 77-20, on December 17, 2025. The vote list records McCormick (R-PA) as voting Yea.

McCormick voted for final Senate concurrence on the bill that became Public Law 119-60, supporting attribution and same-term effort.

delivered same_term A for effort

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 648, 119th Congress, 1st Session
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Congress.gov identifies S.1780, the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act, as sponsored by Sen. David McCormick and introduced on May 15, 2025. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported it with an amendment on June 18, 2025, and it was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar as Calendar No. 97.

McCormick introduced and advanced stand-alone legislation matching the promise before its provisions were enacted through the FY2026 NDAA.

partial same_term A for effort

S.1780 - Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
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The reported text of S.1780 required the Secretary of State to submit a strategy for U.S. security assistance to Mexico. The required elements included a plan to dismantle transnational criminal networks trafficking illicit drugs into the United States and priorities, milestones, and performance measures to monitor and evaluate the strategy.

The McCormick bill text closely matches the campaign commitment and shows the substance later enacted in Public Law 119-60.

partial same_term A for effort

Text - S.1780 - Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
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