Search Results: keywords:"joint task forces"

  • S. 4698 — To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:794

    S. 4698 aims to extend the authorization and regulate the operations of the Joint Task Forces within the Department of Homeland Security. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require annual reports and briefings on staffing plans, resource assessments, and any...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4698 is like a rulebook update for some special teams in charge of protecting the country, making sure they check in every year to see how they're doing and if they're using their stuff in the best way. It wants to make sure moving their headquarters isn't too expensive without a good reason.

  • S. 4698 — To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:895

    S. 4698 aims to extend the authorization of the Joint Task Forces for the Department of Homeland Security. The bill includes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, such as creating staffing plans for each task force and submitting annual reports on their progress...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4698 wants to keep special teams working for the Department of Homeland Security, making sure they have the right people and plans. It also wants to check if a building they're using is a good, affordable place to work.

  • S. 4698 — An Act To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:641

    S. 4698 is a Senate bill known as the “DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024.” It amends section 708 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to create staffing plans for each Joint Task Force. The bill also mandates...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4698 is a law that asks a big government group called the Department of Homeland Security to make careful plans about how many people work in their special teamwork groups and to check how well they're doing each year, making sure they have enough people to do their important jobs.

  • H. R. 9460 — To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:791

    H.R. 9460, titled the “DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024,” proposes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The bill outlines requirements for staffing plans for each Joint Task Force and mandates annual reports and briefings regarding their performance and resources....

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9460 is about making sure that special teams from the Department of Homeland Security have the right people and reports to do their jobs well, and it wants to keep some rules going until 2026. It also wants to check if the place where one of these teams works is the best and most cost-effective spot.

  • S. 4698 — An Act To authorize the Joint Task Forces of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:662

    S. 4698 seeks to reauthorize and make changes to the Joint Task Forces within the Department of Homeland Security. It amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require staffing plans for each Joint Task Force and mandates annual reports on their performance and any changes...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure certain groups in the Department of Homeland Security have enough staff and resources to do their jobs well. It also says these groups should tell Congress how they are doing every year.