To improve coordination between the United States and Mexico regarding border security, criminal activity, and circular migration, and for other purposes.

1. Adds SEC. __. COOPERATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO wherever appropriate

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   Inserted: SEC. __. COOPERATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO.

   Inserted: (a) Cooperation Regarding Border Security.--The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and representatives of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies that are involved in border security and immigration enforcement efforts, should work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to improve coordination between the United States and Mexico regarding--

   Inserted: (1) improved border security along the international border between the United States and Mexico;

   Inserted: (2) the reduction of human trafficking and smuggling between the United States and Mexico;

   Inserted: (3) the reduction of drug trafficking and smuggling between the United States and Mexico;

   Inserted: (4) the reduction of gang membership in the United States and Mexico;

   Inserted: (5) the reduction of violence against women in the United States and Mexico; and

   Inserted: (6) the reduction of other violence and criminal activity.

   Inserted: (b) Cooperation Regarding Education on Immigration Laws.--The Secretary of State, in cooperation with other appropriate Federal officials, should work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to carry out activities to educate citizens and nationals of Mexico regarding eligibility for status as a nonimmigrant under Federal law to ensure that the citizens and nationals are not exploited while working in the United States.

   Inserted: (c) Cooperation Regarding Circular Migration.--The Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary of Labor and other appropriate Federal officials, should work with the appropriate officials from the Government of Mexico to improve coordination between the United States and Mexico on the development of economic opportunities and providing job training for citizens and nationals in Mexico.

   Inserted: (d) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to Committees on Appropriation describing the actions taken by the United States and Mexico pursuant to this section.

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