I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9460 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 6, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Suozzi ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2. Amendment to section 708 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (a) In general Section 708(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 348(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (9)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in clause (ii), by striking and at the end; (ii) in clause (iii)(II), by adding and at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (iv) a staffing plan for each Joint Task Force; ; and (B) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: (C) not later than December 23, 2024, and annually thereafter, submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report containing information regarding— (i) the progress in implementing the outcome-based and other appropriate performance metrics established pursuant to subparagraph (A)(iii); (ii) the staffing plan developed for each Joint Task Force pursuant to subparagraph (A)(iv); and (iii) any modification to the mission, strategic goals, and objectives of each Joint Task Force, and a description of, and rationale for, any such modifications. ; and (2) in paragraph (13), by striking 2024 and inserting 2026 . (b) Annual briefing (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall brief— (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate ; (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate ; (C) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives ; and (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives . (2) Topics Each briefing required under paragraph (1) shall cover the latest staffing and resource assessment at Joint Task Force-East, including— (A) (i) a determination of whether the current staffing levels of Joint Task Force-East are sufficient to successfully advance the mission, strategic goals, and objectives of such Joint Task Force; and (ii) if such determination reveals insufficient staffing levels, the cost, timeline, and strategy for increasing such staffing levels; and (B) (i) a determination of whether sufficient resources are being provided for Joint Task Force-East in accordance with section 708(b)(7)(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 348(b)(7)(a) ); and (ii) if such determination reveals insufficient resource levels, the cost, timeline, and strategy for providing any remaining resource requirements. (c) Report on Joint Task Force-East headquarters Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Administrator of General Services, shall submit a report to the congressional committees listed in subsection (b)(1) that analyzes the cost and effectiveness of hosting the Joint Task Force-East headquarters in Portsmouth, Virginia compared to alternative headquarters locations.