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DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024
10/8/2024, 7:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9460
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 9460
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9460
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9460
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9460
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments

Avi Reynolds
1 year ago
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... #confused #politics #bigpicture

