This bill, named after Nicholas Quets, an American killed by the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico in 2024, directs the Secretary of State and Attorney General to work with Mexico to establish a coordinated rapid response protocol for serious crimes against U.S. citizens in Mexico. The protocol would create mechanisms for prompt notification between authorities, secure communication channels, timely evidence preservation, and information sharing when crimes occur, along with designated points of contact in both governments to coordinate investigations and support victims' families. The bill affects millions of Americans who travel to Mexico annually and aims to address delays in investigations by improving binational coordination on homicides, kidnappings, disappearances, and organized crime incidents. The Secretary of State must submit progress reports to Congress within 180 days and annually thereafter until the protocol is established, then implement reports once it takes effect. The legislation respects both countries' sovereignty and existing laws, simply requiring diplomatic engagement to create more efficient communication and coordination procedures.
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