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Proposed Senate Amendment to Expand Anti-Crime and Foreign Aid Oversight

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6478

June 24, 2026

foreign policy transnational crime law enforcement government accountability foreign aid public-private partnerships

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would authorize $100 million annually from 2027 through 2031 for anti-crime programs and require the State Department to publish detailed annual reports on how and where these funds are spent globally.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of State

The Department must develop new strategic plans, implement new reporting requirements, and manage expanded public-private partnerships.

Foreign security and law enforcement institutions

These institutions may receive increased training, equipment, and capacity-building support through the Bureau's programs.

Nongovernmental organizations

NGOs may be eligible for grants and partnerships to support citizen security and anti-corruption efforts.

Congressional committees

The Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs committees will receive mandatory briefings and reports on program activities and partnerships.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes a new strategic framework for the State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to combat . It mandates detailed public reporting on foreign aid spending, program effectiveness, and the use of public-private partnerships.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It aims to create a more comprehensive approach to addressing by requiring the State Department to develop a 5-year strategic plan and provide detailed annual reports on its anti-crime foreign assistance programs.

How much money does this amendment authorize?

It authorizes $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Will the public be able to see how this money is spent?

Yes, the amendment requires the Secretary of State to make the strategic plan and the unclassified portions of the annual accountability reports available on a public website.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Bureau Scope

The amendment significantly broadens the mandate of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs to include environmental crimes and the participation of excluded communities.

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

Connected Entities

organizationUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime“Entity to be consulted for public-private partnership expertise.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives“Congressional committee to receive briefings and reports.”Map →

organizationBureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs“The specific bureau tasked with developing the anti-crime strategic plan.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“The primary agency responsible for implementing the proposed strategic plan and ”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate“Congressional committee to receive briefings and reports.”Map →

Sources

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