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Combating TCOs Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3273| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Mike D. Rogers (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations Act of 2019 or the Combating TCOs Act of 2019 This bill establishes programs designed to enhance border security and modifies the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program. The bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) and the Border Tunnel Task Force program (BTTF). IBET shall seek to work with Canada to enhance security on the U.S.-Canada border, by (1) strengthening security between designated ports of entry; (2) detecting, preventing, and responding to border security-related violations of law; and (3) executing coordinated border security activities with Canada. BTTF shall seek to enhance efforts to identify, reduce, and remediate cross-border tunnel threats by promoting collaboration and information sharing between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. DHS may establish IBET and BTTF units comprised of DHS personnel, U.S. and foreign law enforcement, and other personnel as necessary to carry out each program's duties. The bill modifies the purpose of the Border Enforcement Security Task Force to include detecting, preventing, and responding to border security-related violations of law.
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Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

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Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHomeland securityIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationLaw enforcement administration and fundingOrganized crimeTerrorism

Combating TCOs Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3273| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations Act of 2019 or the Combating TCOs Act of 2019 This bill establishes programs designed to enhance border security and modifies the Border Enforcement Security Task Force program. The bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) and the Border Tunnel Task Force program (BTTF). IBET shall seek to work with Canada to enhance security on the U.S.-Canada border, by (1) strengthening security between designated ports of entry; (2) detecting, preventing, and responding to border security-related violations of law; and (3) executing coordinated border security activities with Canada. BTTF shall seek to enhance efforts to identify, reduce, and remediate cross-border tunnel threats by promoting collaboration and information sharing between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. DHS may establish IBET and BTTF units comprised of DHS personnel, U.S. and foreign law enforcement, and other personnel as necessary to carry out each program's duties. The bill modifies the purpose of the Border Enforcement Security Task Force to include detecting, preventing, and responding to border security-related violations of law.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 27, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Mike D. Rogers (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHomeland securityIntergovernmental relationsInternational organizations and cooperationLaw enforcement administration and fundingOrganized crimeTerrorism