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Strengthening Border Security and Combating Human Smuggling

This act aims to enhance U.S. border security by establishing specialized intelligence and task force units. These units will track and combat criminal organizations exploiting migration for human and drug smuggling, potentially impacting overall public safety and order at the borders.
Key points
A new intelligence cell will be established within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to gather information on migration surges and illicit smuggling.
A Department of Homeland Security Joint Task Force will be created to combat human trafficking and smuggling, with a focus on children and families.
Cross-border partnerships with Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador will be strengthened to combat human smuggling internationally.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6392
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Process start date: 2023-11-13