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.
Summary
This bill provides authority for joint task forces of the Department of Defense that provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-drug activities to also provide support in conducting counter-illicit trafficking activities (e.g., human trafficking).
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2021
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President
Introduced Nov 4, 2021
Last action Nov 4, 2021
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Nov 4, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Nov 4, 2021
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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John Garamendi
DDemocratic
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