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US HR5862

US HR5862
To amend title 10, United States Code, to codify and expand the authority for joint task forces of the Department of Defense to support law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism, counter-illicit trafficking, or counter-transnational organized crime activities, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
11/04/2021
In Committee
11/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to codify and expand the authority for joint task forces of the Department of Defense to support law enforcement agencies con- ducting counter-terrorism, counter-illicit trafficking, or counter-transnational organized crime activities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill codifies and expands the authority for joint task forces of the Department of Defense to support law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism, counter-illicit trafficking, or counter-transnational organized crime activities. It amends Title 10 of the United States Code to add a new section 285 that formalizes and broadens the existing authority under Section 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. The key changes include expanding the scope to cover counter-illicit trafficking activities, clarifying the use of funds for these activities, and providing definitions for "illicit trafficking" and "transnational organized crime." This legislation aims to enhance the ability of the Department of Defense to collaborate with law enforcement agencies in addressing a range of national security threats.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 11/04/2021)

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