DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024

10/8/2024, 7:41 PM

DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill extends through FY2026 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish and operate joint task forces (JTFs), which coordinate activities across DHS’s component organizations and with other government and international partners.

The bill requires DHS to annually provide Congress with (1) a staffing plan for each JTF; and (2) a briefing on various aspects of JTF-East (which operates in the southern maritime environment, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to combat transnational criminal organizations and prepare for maritime mass migration events). DHS must also provide Congress with an analysis of the cost and effectiveness of locating the headquarters of JTF-East in Portsmouth, Virginia, in comparison to alternative locations. 

Bill 118 hr 9460, also known as the DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Joint Task Forces, which are collaborative efforts between various federal agencies to address specific security threats.

The bill outlines the responsibilities and authorities of the Joint Task Forces, emphasizing the importance of coordination and information sharing among different agencies. It also includes provisions to enhance the training and resources available to task force members, as well as measures to improve oversight and accountability.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the process for establishing new Joint Task Forces and encourages greater collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies. It also includes provisions to ensure that civil liberties and privacy rights are protected during task force operations. Overall, the DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the nation's security efforts by enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of these collaborative task forces. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further amendments before being voted on.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9460
Introduced on
2024-09-06
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/18/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill extends through FY2026 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish and operate joint task forces (JTFs), which coordinate activities across DHS’s component organizations and with other government and international partners.

The bill requires DHS to annually provide Congress with (1) a staffing plan for each JTF; and (2) a briefing on various aspects of JTF-East (which operates in the southern maritime environment, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to combat transnational criminal organizations and prepare for maritime mass migration events). DHS must also provide Congress with an analysis of the cost and effectiveness of locating the headquarters of JTF-East in Portsmouth, Virginia, in comparison to alternative locations. 

Bill 118 hr 9460, also known as the DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Joint Task Forces, which are collaborative efforts between various federal agencies to address specific security threats.

The bill outlines the responsibilities and authorities of the Joint Task Forces, emphasizing the importance of coordination and information sharing among different agencies. It also includes provisions to enhance the training and resources available to task force members, as well as measures to improve oversight and accountability.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the process for establishing new Joint Task Forces and encourages greater collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies. It also includes provisions to ensure that civil liberties and privacy rights are protected during task force operations. Overall, the DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the nation's security efforts by enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of these collaborative task forces. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further amendments before being voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Immigration
Potential Impact
Border security and unlawful immigration•
Congressional oversight•
Intergovernmental relations•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Law enforcement officers•
Performance measurement

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Avi Reynolds
@persillade_pomegranate_seed_tabasco_pepper08135
Hey y'all, what's the deal with this new bill? I heard it's supposed to do something with the DHS and joint task forces, but I'm not quite sure what that means for us. Can someone break it down for me? Overall, I'm not too sure about this one... #con...

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Latest Summary11/19/2024

DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024

This bill extends through FY2026 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish and operate joint task forces (JTFs), which coordinate activities acr...

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