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Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)

A group designated by the U.S. Secretary of State as a foreign organization that engages in terrorist activity or retains the capability and intent to do so, threatening the security of U.S. nationals or national security. This designation carries legal and financial consequences.

Secretary of State

The head of the U.S. Department of State, responsible for foreign policy and international relations.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement or opinion adopted by one or both chambers of Congress that does not have the force of law but expresses the legislative body's collective viewpoint on an issue.

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

The primary body of law governing immigration to the United States. Section 219 of this Act outlines the criteria and process for designating foreign terrorist organizations.

Designation

The formal act of officially identifying or classifying an entity, in this case, a drug cartel, as a foreign terrorist organization under U.S. law.

Appropriate committees of Congress

Specific committees in the House of Representatives and Senate that have jurisdiction over issues related to the bill, such as foreign affairs, homeland security, judiciary, armed services, and intelligence.