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Enhanced Border Security: Establishing Joint Operations Centers on Southern Border

This Act mandates the establishment of at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S. southern border to improve coordination among federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. The centers will centralize operations to combat transnational criminal activity, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal crossings. For citizens, this aims to increase border security and enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in controlling illegal activities in border regions.
Key points
Establishment of at least two Joint Operations Centers (JOCs) within 6 months along the southern border of the United States.
Centers will serve as unified coordination hubs for ground, air, and sea operations involving multiple agencies (DHS, DOJ, DOD, state, local, and tribal).
Primary focus: deterring and detecting criminal activity related to transnational criminal organizations, illegal border crossings, drug, and human trafficking.
Federal agencies are required to share pertinent information and notify state/local agencies of operations occurring within their jurisdictions.
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Print number: 118_S_3104
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-10-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3104.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of at least two Joint Operations Centers (JOCs) within 6 months along the southern border of the United States.
  • Centers will serve as unified coordination hubs for ground, air, and sea operations involving multiple agencies (DHS, DOJ, DOD, state, local, and tribal).
  • Primary focus: deterring and detecting criminal activity related to transnational criminal organizations, illegal border crossings, drug, and human trafficking.
  • Federal agencies are required to share pertinent information and notify state/local agencies of operations occurring within their jurisdictions.
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 Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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