American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
Sponsored By: Representative Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Introduced
Summary
Strengthen subnational cooperation with Mexico to curb fentanyl and other synthetic opioid trafficking while reviewing ways to expand financial access for Caribbean (CARICOM) countries. This bill would push the State Department and USAID to build local partnerships across borders and boost law enforcement collaboration at the local, state, and federal levels.
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- Local law enforcement and border communities would get targeted support through technical assistance, professional exchange programs, improved data sharing, and capacity building to help combat fentanyl and meet community needs.
- CARICOM governments and regional financial systems would face a State-Treasury review to identify steps to expand financial access. The review would examine enforcement of international laws, reporting on narcotics-related illicit finance, possible embassy and consulate expansion, and programs to improve access to capital.
- The bill would set deadlines and oversight rules. A strategy must be submitted within 270 days and an update within two years. Projects that involve sharing data with foreign partners could not begin until the Secretary notifies key congressional committees including Judiciary, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence panels.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Plan to curb fentanyl with Mexico
This bill would require an unclassified plan within 270 days from the Secretary of State, with USAID. The plan would go to the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations committees. It would strengthen local cooperation with Mexico to curb fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. It would include law enforcement training and exchanges, community dialogue, and support for border towns. Data‑sharing projects could not start until the Secretary notifies the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs/Relations, and Intelligence committees in both chambers about what data would be shared. The President would send an unclassified update within 2 years after the plan is submitted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
AZ • D
Cosponsors
Kean
NJ • R
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 9/10/2025
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/20/2026
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/21/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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