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H.R.3439 / 108th Congress

JTTF Enhancement Act of 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 4, 2003

JTTF Enhancement Act of 2003 - Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to carry out a program under which the Director maintains in appropriate U.S. regions and localities task forces of law enforcement agents to combat international terrorism. Directs that each task force be comprised of at least one FBI agent and selected Federal, State, and local law enforcement agents. Requires the Director to: (1) make available appropriate training to each participating agent; and (2) continue to reimburse the overtime pay for each participating State and local agent. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase the number of Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services agents available for the program. Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to authorize a program of detailing Central Intelligence Agency employees with State and local law enforcement agencies.Authorizes a detail program for State and local enforcement personnel to the Department of Justice.Directs the Attorney General to expand the Law Enforcement Support Center to ensure access for all Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] · D–NY

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2213)

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Introduced in House

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