United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

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Senate Narcotics Caucus

Caucus
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)   Democratic (4) Minority (3)   Republican (3)
Website
www.drugcaucus.senate.gov

The United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (also known as the Senate Narcotics Caucus) is a U.S.

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.

Establishment

The United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control was originally called the United States Commission on International Narcotics Control, when it was established on August 16, 1985, by the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for fiscal 1986 and 1987.

Pursuant to the

Source: "U.S. Senate: United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control".

References

External links

• Official Website of the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control