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Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act

USA119th CongressHR-5918| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Attorney General to formally structure the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) to combat transnational organized crime and reduce the availability of illicit narcotics within the United States. This structure will emphasize a prosecutor-led, multi-agency approach to enforcement, coordinating efforts across various Department of Justice agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, and other federal departments such as Treasury, Homeland Security, and State. Within one year of enactment, the Attorney General, in conjunction with the heads of these participating agencies, must submit a joint report to specific Congressional committees detailing the successes of the Task Forces. This report is required to be unclassified to the greatest extent possible and publicly posted on the Department of Justice and covered agencies' websites. The act also includes a sunset provision , stipulating that its provisions will cease to have force or effect after January 20, 2029.
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Timeline
Nov 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act

USA119th CongressHR-5918| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
This legislation mandates the Attorney General to formally structure the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) to combat transnational organized crime and reduce the availability of illicit narcotics within the United States. This structure will emphasize a prosecutor-led, multi-agency approach to enforcement, coordinating efforts across various Department of Justice agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, and other federal departments such as Treasury, Homeland Security, and State. Within one year of enactment, the Attorney General, in conjunction with the heads of these participating agencies, must submit a joint report to specific Congressional committees detailing the successes of the Task Forces. This report is required to be unclassified to the greatest extent possible and publicly posted on the Department of Justice and covered agencies' websites. The act also includes a sunset provision , stipulating that its provisions will cease to have force or effect after January 20, 2029.
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Timeline
Nov 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted