H.R. 6280 (112th): United States-Mexico Cross-Border Security Act of 2012

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Connie Mack IV [R-FL14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (5R, 2D) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

House Homeland Security

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To apply a Whole-of-Government Plan that integrates the full capabilities and authorities of each Federal department and agency, in coordination with the Government of Mexico, to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
18 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
United States-Mexico Cross-Border Security Act of 2012 - Directs the President, through the National Security Council Interagency Group, to develop a Whole-of-Government Plan in coordination with the government of Mexico to combat Mexican-based transnational criminal organizations.
Establishes the National Security Council Interagency Group composed of representatives at the Deputy Secretary level from the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Defense (DOD), and the National Security Council (NSC).

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