HR 4574 United States House · 118th Congress

Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen partnerships with law enforcement in Mexico, Central America, and South America to address human smuggling and trafficking. Key provisions include creating cross-border investigative teams to disrupt trafficking operations, expanding training for foreign law enforcement, and supporting investigations targeting smugglers who threaten border security - particularly those exploiting children and families. It also mandates targeted public information campaigns in high-migration regions to counter misinformation from criminal groups and inform migrants about travel risks. These efforts directly affect U.S. border security operations, foreign law enforcement partners, and migrant populations in affected countries.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
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President
Introduced Jul 12, 2023 Last action Jun 12, 2024
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Committee
4
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
lower
Jul 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
lower
Jul 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced
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lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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