United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control is a standing committee created to monitor and encourage U.S. government programs fighting drug abuse and narcotics trafficking while promoting international compliance with drug control treaties. The Caucus exercises oversight on international counternarcotics assistance, domestic drug prevention and treatment programs, money laundering, cartel financing, and border security issues. Unlike regular committees, it does not process bills through the legislative process but instead conducts hearings and investigations to inform Senate policy. The Caucus consists of seven Senate members, with four from the majority party and three from the minority, led by a Chairman and Co-Chairman. Recent hearings have examined Hezbollah's drug trafficking operations in Latin America, Chinese organized crime and money laundering networks, shell companies used to facilitate drug trafficking, and the precursor chemicals cartels use to manufacture synthetic drugs. The Caucus has also issued reports on attacking cartel financial networks and cannabis policy issues.