International Narcopolicy and the Role of the U.S. Congress (From Latin American Narcotics Trade and U.S. National Security, P 89-102, 1989, Donald J Mabry, ed. -- See NCJ-127031)

• NCJ Number: 127038
• Author(s): R Perl
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 14 pages
• Sale Source: Greenwood Publishing Group
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The growing concern that the United States Congress has expressed regarding drug abuse has resulted in policies that focus on supply reduction, bilateral efforts, and punishment and the enactment of three major laws in 1988.

Abstract

These laws are the Antidrug Abuse Act of 1988, the Defense Authorization Act for 1989, and the Foreign Assistance Appropriations Act for 1989. Current United States policy toward international drug control focuses on crop eradication, interdiction and law enforcement, diplomatic initiatives to support enforcement efforts in other countries, and sanctions against drug-producing or trafficking nations. Congress is involved through the certification process for countries eligible for foreign assistance and has not decertified any country certified by the President. The 1988 Antidrug Abuse Act contains provision relating to all aspects of Federal programs curbing the supply, use, and abuse of dangerous drugs and provides for multilateral control, enforcement efforts against money laundering, and other international efforts. The other laws enhance the role of the military and the Department of State in the nation's antidrug efforts.