Sec. 102. Department of homeland security joint task force to address the northern triangle migrant surge
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Notwithstanding section 708(b)(11) of the Homeland Security Act, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish and operate a departmental Joint Task Force, pursuant to section 708 of the Homeland Security Act, to conduct operations using personnel and capabilities of the Department to manage the Northern Triangle Migrant Surge— for purposes set forth at subparagraphs
(i)and
(ii)of subsection (b)(2)(A) of section 708 of the Homeland Security Act; and in furtherance of the strategic response plan required under section 101 of this Act. The Secretary shall submit performance metrics for the Joint Task Force established pursuant to subsection
(a)to Congress, consistent with section 708(b)(9) of the Homeland Security Act, that set forth performance metrics for the apprehension, timely and fair processing, and the humane treatment of migrant families and other individuals seeking asylum in furtherance of the strategic response plan required under section 101 of this Act. Upon establishment of the Joint Task Force pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall report to Congress regarding conditions on the southern border of the United States that would result in the Secretary deciding to disband the Joint Task Force. The Director of the Joint Task Force, starting one month after establishment of the Joint Task Force and monthly thereafter until it is disbanded, shall report to Congress on the Joint Task Force’s activities for the period and progress with respect to implementing activities in furtherance of subsection 101 of this Act. Not later than 90 days after disbanding the Joint Task Force, the Secretary shall notify Congress of such action. Concurrent with the establishment of the Joint Task Force pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall terminate the interagency border emergency cell established on or about April 2, 2019.