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Military Support for Law Enforcement in Combating Crime

New regulations expand the military's ability to cooperate with police and other agencies in combating terrorism, illicit trafficking, and organized crime. This means the military can more frequently support civilian law enforcement efforts, potentially enhancing public safety and more effectively combating various forms of crime, including human and drug trafficking.
Key points
The military can now support law enforcement in combating illicit trafficking, including human, drug, and weapons trafficking.
The definition of "illicit trafficking" has been expanded to include money trafficking, natural resources, wildlife, and illegal maritime activities.
Increased cooperation aims to more effectively combat organized crime and terrorism, potentially leading to greater public safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5862
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5862.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The military can now support law enforcement in combating illicit trafficking, including human, drug, and weapons trafficking.
  • The definition of "illicit trafficking" has been expanded to include money trafficking, natural resources, wildlife, and illegal maritime activities.
  • Increased cooperation aims to more effectively combat organized crime and terrorism, potentially leading to greater public safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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