Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

This bill would authorize and request the President to issue letters of marque and reprisal, which are official commissions for privately armed persons and groups. Those commissioned could use means reasonably necessary to seize, outside U.S. borders and territories, the people and property of cartel members, members of cartel-linked groups, or their conspirators whom the President determines are responsible for an act of aggression against the United States. Before any letter is issued, the President must require a security bond in an amount the President sets to ensure the letter's terms are followed. The bill defines a cartel as a group named in a January 20, 2025 executive order designating cartels as terrorist organizations, or a transnational criminal organization as defined in federal law.

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Sponsors

• Mike Lee Republican sponsor
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