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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) have announced the passage of their bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting America's borders and combating transnational criminal organizations. The DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act is now set to be signed into law by the President.

The legislation reauthorizes the Joint Task Forces (JTFs) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), enabling them to coordinate agencies in efforts to combat drug smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorist threats. This bill extends DHS’s JTF operations through September 30, 2026.

“The Biden-Harris self-inflicted border crisis has resulted in record-breaking illegal immigration,” said Congressman Higgins. “This has put our national security at risk and caused unnecessary strain on frontline agents. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes a critical component to ensure the safety and security of our nation by disrupting transnational criminal organizations and responding to the massive illegal migration crisis. I thank my colleague Congressman Suozzi for working on this important legislation with me.”

“I co-led the bipartisan DHS Joint Task Force Reauthorization Act with Rep. Clay Higgins because we must safeguard our homeland, combat transnational crime, and secure our border,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi. “We must continue to set aside partisan differences and work together. Bipartisanship is the best way to genuinely serve the American people, and we need more of it!”