United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
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The United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (also known as the Senate Narcotics Caucus) is a U.S. congressional caucus created to monitor and encourage the U.S. government and private programs seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking, and promote international compliance with narcotics control treaties, including eradication.
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Caucus | |
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Active United States Senate 118th Congress | |
History | |
Formed | August 16, 1985 |
Leadership | |
Chair | Sheldon Whitehouse (D) Since February 3, 2021 |
Ranking member | Chuck Grassley (R) Since January 3, 2023 |
Structure | |
Seats | 7 members |
Political parties | Majority (4)
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As a formal organization of the United States Senate, the Caucus has the status of a standing committee. It has subpoena power and is authorized to take testimony of witnesses and to produce books, records, papers, and documents that it deems necessary. In the past it has dealt with international cooperation, eradication, trafficking, interdiction, border control, drug strategies, assessments of Federal programs, and money laundering issues.
The Caucus has held numerous hearings over the years and has issued a number of reports on U.S. narcotics control policy. The primary responsibilities of the INCC have involved monitoring of compliance with international narcotics control treaties and agreements, and oversight of U.S. counter narcotics policy and activities.