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International Cooperation to Combat Drug and Human Smuggling

This act expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate outside U.S. borders. The goal is to more effectively combat drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other threats to national security before they reach the United States. Citizens may experience increased security due to better monitoring of international threats.
Key points
CBP can conduct joint operations with foreign authorities to combat drug and human smuggling.
Support includes monitoring, locating, and deterring illegal traffic and terrorist threats.
The act allows for the payment of claims for damages arising from CBP operations abroad.
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Print number: 117_HR_9167
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Process start date: 2022-10-11