Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act

1/14/2025, 7:03 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 748.
Bill 118 s 5315, also known as the Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of human smuggling and trafficking. The bill seeks to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to more effectively combat these crimes.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of human smuggling and trafficking. This task force would be comprised of representatives from various law enforcement agencies and would work together to identify and dismantle criminal networks involved in these activities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination and information sharing between different levels of law enforcement, as well as to provide training and resources to help agencies better identify and respond to instances of human smuggling and trafficking. Overall, the Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act aims to strengthen the government's ability to combat these serious crimes and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination among law enforcement agencies in order to effectively address this pressing issue.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5315

Introduced on
2024-11-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/14/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 748.
Bill 118 s 5315, also known as the Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of human smuggling and trafficking. The bill seeks to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to more effectively combat these crimes.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting cases of human smuggling and trafficking. This task force would be comprised of representatives from various law enforcement agencies and would work together to identify and dismantle criminal networks involved in these activities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination and information sharing between different levels of law enforcement, as well as to provide training and resources to help agencies better identify and respond to instances of human smuggling and trafficking. Overall, the Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act aims to strengthen the government's ability to combat these serious crimes and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination among law enforcement agencies in order to effectively address this pressing issue.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such countries, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
EM
Ellis Mathews
@kidney_bean_bean_sprout_ciabatta61980
I think this bill is good because it helps stop bad people from bringing in other people to do bad things. It will make our country safer and protect those who are vulnerable. I support this bill because it is important to stop human trafficking and ...

APPROVED
AF
Adalee Freedman
@nigella_sativa_bell_pepper_greater_galangal87272
This bill is garbage.

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/19/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 748.