Officials may coordinate responses to serious crimes against U.S. citizens in Mexico

The Secretary of State could work with the Attorney General and Mexico to negotiate and establish the plan. It would cover serious crimes committed against U.S. citizens in Mexico. Possible steps include notifying officials, coordinating investigations, and updating victims or families while protecting privacy. Updates could not harm ongoing investigations or court cases. Mexico would not have to use methods that conflict with its law, and the plan could not reduce existing U.S. rights.

The Secretary of State would have to send reports to four House and Senate committees. The reports would cover negotiations with Mexico, cooperation on crimes against U.S. citizens in Mexico, and how officials use and could improve the plan. The first progress report would be due no later than 180 days after enactment and yearly until establishment. Implementation reports would begin no later than 180 days after establishment and continue yearly.