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Introduced on January 9, 2025 by David Joyce
This bill would set up at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S.–Mexico border so law enforcement can work together in one place. The Department of Homeland Security must create these centers within six months if the bill becomes law. The centers would help coordinate ground, air, and sea operations; improve information sharing; and support efforts to spot and stop crimes like illegal border crossings, human and drug trafficking, terrorism, and the movement of weapons and other contraband.
The centers would also track staffing, coordinate training, and make sure federal agencies share timely information with state, local, and tribal partners about activities in their areas. After the first year, the department must report to Congress each year on what the centers are doing, the resources they use, any communication gaps, and ways to improve coordination.