CATCH Act

The CATCH Act targets illicit firearms trafficking from the U.S. to the Caribbean by strengthening U.S. law enforcement efforts. It requires the Department of Justice's Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions to submit detailed annual reports to Congress, including breakdowns of investigations by location, firearm types (like .50 caliber rifles), and destinations. These reports must track coordination with Caribbean agencies like the Crime Gun Intelligence Unit and U.S. agencies such as DHS. The bill directly affects U.S. federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies implementing the Coordinator’s role, aiming to address the flow of firearms linked to Caribbean violence and migration.