Public Law 118–103: To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Public Law103 Public Law 118–103138 Stat. 1584 2024-10-01 2024-10-01 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.202507022026-01-02 118public PUBLIC LAW 118–103—OCT. 1, 2024 138 STAT. 1584 Public Law118–103 118th Congress
An Act To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Oct. 1, 2024

[S. 4698]

   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024.
SECTION 1.

6 USC 101 note.

SHORT TITLE.  This Act may be cited as the “DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024”.
SEC. 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)

Reports.

Time period.

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)

Plan.

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)

6 USC 348 note.

Annual Briefing.—(1)

Deadline.

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;138 STAT. 1585 (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)

Assessment.

Determinations.

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.
Approved October 1, 2024.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 4698 (H.R. 9460): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–688 (Comm. on Homeland Security) accompanying H.R. 9460. SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 118–215 (Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024):

Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate.

Sept. 23, Senate vitiated passage; reconsidered and passed

Senate. Considered and passed House.

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