U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Clay Higgins' (R-LA) bipartisan legislation to protect the southern border and combat transnational criminal organizations passed the House Homeland Security Committee by unanimous vote. This legislation reauthorizes the Joint Task Forces (JTFs) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) so that they can coordinate agencies to combat drug smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorist threats.
In 2014, the Department of Homeland Security established several joint task forces to streamline and unify national security operations and investigations against transnational criminal organizations. This legislation would extend DHS’s authority to establish and operate JTFs through September 30, 2026, allowing federal law enforcement agencies to continue working together to confront national security risks.
“This bill represents a bipartisan effort to help secure our southern border,” said Congressman Higgins. “The current Joint Task Force-East has shown to be markedly successful in dealing with the complex problems facing our homeland. Reauthorizing this commonsense legislation ensures the safety and security of our nation.”
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