Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Feb 12, 2025
What it does
The bill would authorize the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal—historical legal instruments allowing private actors to seize property or persons abroad—to target individuals deemed members of cartels, cartel-linked organizations, or conspirators responsible for acts of aggression against the United States. It applies to individuals operating outside U.S. geographic boundaries and requires the President to mandate a security bond before issuing any such letter to ensure compliance with its terms. The bill defines “cartel” using criteria from a January 20, 2025, executive order designating certain groups as foreign terrorist organizations or under the definition of…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.