House Bill 5862
117th Congress(2021-2022)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5862
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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).
November 4, 2021
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11/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
11/04/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1199)
11/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 8:03:39 AM