Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act

Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take various actions to address human smuggling and trafficking.

DHS must seek to expand partnerships with law enforcement in Latin American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in such countries.

DHS must also seek to expand collaborative programs involving Homeland Security Investigations that are aimed at human smugglers and traffickers targeting children and families that pose border security threats at the U.S. southern border.

The bill also requires DHS to carry out public information campaigns targeting migrant populations in Latin American countries and other countries with high migration rates. The campaigns shall address the dangers of traveling across Mexico to the United States and also combat misinformation and disinformation by nefarious actors regarding U.S. laws or policies.

Bill 118 HR 4574, also known as the Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance cooperation between the United States and foreign governments in combatting human smuggling and trafficking.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a task force to coordinate efforts to combat human smuggling and trafficking, the development of a comprehensive strategy to address these issues, and the provision of technical assistance and training to foreign governments to help them combat these crimes.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased information sharing between the United States and foreign governments, as well as the implementation of measures to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable populations by human smugglers and traffickers. Overall, the Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act aims to strengthen international cooperation in the fight against human smuggling and trafficking, and to protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.