What does Preamble of Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To authorize the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces to combat transnational organized crime and to reduce the availability of illicit narcotics in the United States by using a prosecutor-led, multi-agency approach to enforcement, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF).

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act'.

What does FINDINGS. of Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act do?

This section outlines findings related to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). OCDETF was established in 1982 and is described as the centerpiece of the Attorney General's strategy to combat transnational organized crime and reduce illicit narcotics. OCDETF is a large task force comprising Federal prosecutors, agents, and State and local police, operating across nine regions and nineteen strike forces. The task force utilizes a nationwide strategy involving priority targeting, coordination, intelligence sharing, and resource allocation. OCDETF demonstrated a significant return on investment, with over $524 million in seizures and forfeitures in fiscal year 2022 and nearly $423 million in fiscal year 2023. Since its inception, OCDETF has resulted in tens of thousands of arrests and the seizure of substantial quantities of narcotics and assets.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Covered agency” is defined as including the Department of the Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, United States Postal Service, Department of Labor, and Department of State. “OCDETF” refers to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces established under the Attorney General, dating back to October 14, 1982. “OFC” means the OCDETF Fusion Center. “Task Forces” refers to interagency task forces established under section 4.

What does INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE. of Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act do?

This section establishes an Interagency Task Force to combat transnational organized crime and reduce illicit narcotics availability. The Attorney General, through the Director of the OCDETF, is responsible for structuring the Task Force within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The Task Force will utilize a prosecutor-led, multi-agency enforcement approach. A joint report on the Task Force's successes must be submitted to specified Senate and House committees within one year of enactment. The report should be submitted in unclassified form to the greatest extent possible, with a classified annex only if necessary. The unclassified portion of the report must be posted on the public websites of the Department of Justice and each covered agency.

What does SUNSET. of Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act do?

This Act is scheduled to expire. The Act will have no legal effect after January 20, 2029.

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Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes and reaffirms the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) to combat transnational organized crime and reduce illicit narcotics.
It establishes an Interagency Task Force, led by the Attorney General, to utilize a multi-agency enforcement approach to address transnational organized crime and illicit narcotics.
The Act sunsets on January 20, 2029.

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