Should Money Seized From Drug Cartels Like “El Chapo” Go to Funding the Border Wall? (S. 939)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is S. 939?
(Updated August 26, 2021)
This bill — known as the EL CHAPO Act — would reserve any illegally obtained drug profits forfeited to the U.S. government by Joaquin Guzman Loera (aka El Chapo) for the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and stopping the flow of narcotics into the U.S. It would also reserve other assets forfeited by convicted members of drug cartels for border wall construction and other security measures. The federal government is currently seeking the forfeiture of $14 billion from El Chapo.
The bill’s full title is the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order Act.
Argument in favor
By using assets forfeited by El Chapo and other members of drug cartels to fund the border wall, American taxpayers won’t have to foot the bill.
Argument opposed
No matter where the money comes from, a border wall and enhanced security measures on the U.S.-Mexico border are unnecessary.
Impact
El Chapo and other convicted members of drug cartels who forfeit assets to the U.S. government; and the U.S. government.
Cost of S. 939
A CBO cost estimate is unavailable.
Additional Info
In-Depth: Sponsoring Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced this bill to use that any funds forfeited by El Chapo and other convicted members of drug cartels for building the border wall and stemming the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S.:
“Fourteen billion dollars will go a long way toward building a wall that will keep Americans safe and hinder the illegal flow of drugs, weapons, and individuals across our southern border. Ensuring the safety and security of Texans is one of my top priorities. We must also be mindful of the impact on the federal budget. By leveraging any criminally forfeited assets of El Chapo and his ilk, we can offset the wall’s cost and make meaningful progress toward achieving President Trump’s stated border security.”
Media:
Summary by Eric Revell
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