Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act
- Last Action
- 6/12/2024
Actions
- 2024-06-12Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2024-06-12Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2024-06-12Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
- 2023-07-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 2023-07-12Referred 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.
- 2023-07-12Referred 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.
- 2023-07-12Referred 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.
- 2023-07-12Introduced in House
- 2023-07-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-12 (00)
Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take various actions to address human smuggling and trafficking.
DHS must seek to expand partnerships with law enforcement in Latin American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in such countries.
DHS must also seek to expand collaborative programs involving Homeland Security Investigations that are aimed at human smugglers and traffickers targeting children and families that pose border security threats at the U.S. southern border.
The bill also requires DHS to carry out public information campaigns targeting migrant populations in Latin American countries and other countries with high migration rates. The campaigns shall address the dangers of traveling across Mexico to the United States and also combat misinformation and disinformation by nefarious actors regarding U.S. laws or policies.
Cosponsors (2)
- Clay Higgins (R-LA)
- Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
Subjects
- Alliances
- Human trafficking
- Immigration status and procedures
- Latin America
- Military operations and strategy
- Smuggling and trafficking
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