Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the President to issue "letters of marque and reprisal" to privately armed groups to target cartel members and associates outside U.S. territory. It requires a security bond for each commission and defines "cartel" using two existing legal references (a 2025 executive order and 21 U.S.C. 2341(5)). The measure directly affects individuals designated as cartel members by the President, enabling private groups to seize their property abroad. It does not create new penalties but authorizes specific enforcement mechanisms under constitutional authority. The bill focuses solely on targeting cartel-related threats outside U.S. borders, with no domestic application.