Sec. 3. Establishment of new structure to prosecute international trade crimes
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A task force, named program, or other similar structure to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes, with particular emphasis on violations of the statutes enumerated in section 4(a)(2), will be established within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice within 120 days, after availability of appropriations, and coordinated by a supervisory criminal trial attorney selected by the Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division or other official designated by the Attorney General.
To support this effort, the Department of Justice shall— create within the Criminal Division new positions for criminal trial attorneys and associated support personnel responsible for leading and coordinating trade-related crime investigations and cases, including those that may significantly impact more than one district; ensure that experienced and technically qualified criminal prosecutors support this effort; and promote and ensure effective interaction with law enforcement, industry representatives, and the public in matters relating to trade-related crimes.