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Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act

USA118th CongressHR-4574| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2024
J. Luis Correa

J. Luis Correa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take various actions to address human smuggling and trafficking. DHS must seek to expand partnerships with law enforcement in Latin American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in such countries. DHS must also seek to expand collaborative programs involving Homeland Security Investigations that are aimed at human smugglers and traffickers targeting children and families that pose border security threats at the U.S. southern border. The bill also requires DHS to carry out public information campaigns targeting migrant populations in Latin American countries and other countries with high migration rates. The campaigns shall address the dangers of traveling across Mexico to the United States and also combat misinformation and disinformation by nefarious actors regarding U.S. laws or policies.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged


  • June 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Immigration

AlliancesHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategySmuggling and trafficking

Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act

USA118th CongressHR-4574| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2024
Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take various actions to address human smuggling and trafficking. DHS must seek to expand partnerships with law enforcement in Latin American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in such countries. DHS must also seek to expand collaborative programs involving Homeland Security Investigations that are aimed at human smugglers and traffickers targeting children and families that pose border security threats at the U.S. southern border. The bill also requires DHS to carry out public information campaigns targeting migrant populations in Latin American countries and other countries with high migration rates. The campaigns shall address the dangers of traveling across Mexico to the United States and also combat misinformation and disinformation by nefarious actors regarding U.S. laws or policies.
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Timeline
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Jul 12, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 12, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 12, 2024
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Jun 12, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • July 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • July 12, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 12, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 12, 2024
    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged


  • June 12, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
J. Luis Correa

J. Luis Correa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresLatin AmericaMilitary operations and strategySmuggling and trafficking