Bill Overview
Title: DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2022
Description: This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to establish joint task forces. The bill also modifies various reporting and oversight requirements related to such joint task forces.
Sponsors: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Target Audience
Population: People involved or affected by U.S. DHS joint task forces operations
Estimated Size: 3000000
- The bill pertains to the Department of Homeland Security and its joint task forces.
- Joint task forces are typically involved in border security, immigration enforcement, and cross-agency coordination.
- Such task forces may impact agencies like Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other law enforcement agencies.
- The bill involves oversight and reporting requirements which can impact governmental employees involved in compliance and administration.
- Indirectly, the bill's implementation may affect communities near border areas, immigrants, and those involved in the process of immigration enforcement.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily affects personnel within DHS and related agencies, which include both government employees and contractors.
- Consideration must be given to communities near border areas due to heightened border security activities.
- Indirect effects might be felt by immigrants or those applying for residency, as increased enforcement can lead to stress or changes in processing times.
- The budget constraint limits the scale of task force operations, suggesting a targeted rather than widespread impact initially.
Simulated Interviews
Customs Officer (Tucson, AZ)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The reauthorization strengthens our operational capacity.
- I hope it leads to improved inter-agency communication.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Immigration Lawyer (Laredo, TX)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased DHS task force activities could lead to more detentions and client stress.
- The oversight may improve accountability. Hopefully some due process issues are addressed.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 5 |
Administrative Assistant (San Diego, CA)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The job is stable but could become more demanding with increased oversight.
- Better reporting could streamline tasks but also add potential workload.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Border Community Resident (El Paso, TX)
Age: 41 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased task forces and patrols make it feel less like a community.
- Hopeful that improved oversight will reduce wrongful detentions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 7 |
ICE Agent (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Reauthorizing joint task forces enables us to develop more cohesive strategies.
- I expect our workload will increase, but so will job satisfaction from efficiency.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX)
Age: 37 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased DHS task force actions may lead to community over-policing.
- Hopeful for more transparency due to the oversight requirements.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 7 |
College Student (McAllen, TX)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased task force presence could provide more job opportunities after graduation.
- There is concern about the impact on local communities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Small Business Owner (Brownsville, TX)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- More stringent security could deter potential customers or delay shipments.
- I’d like to see improved procedures to minimize these impacts.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 8 |
Journalist (Dallas, TX)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This will provide more material for reporting and investigative journalism.
- There's a worry about potential increased secrecy despite oversight changes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
High School Teacher (Nogales, AZ)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy changes might affect students worrying about their family’s status.
- Better oversight could improve trust between our community and the DHS.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1500000 (Low: $1000000, High: $2000000)
Year 2: $1500000 (Low: $1000000, High: $2000000)
Year 3: $1500000 (Low: $1000000, High: $2000000)
Year 5: $1500000 (Low: $1000000, High: $2000000)
Year 10: $1500000 (Low: $1000000, High: $2000000)
Year 100: $1500000 (Low: $1000000, High: $2000000)
Key Considerations
- Joint task forces' current operations effectively absorb much of the anticipated costs.
- Reallocation of already existing resources reduces the need for significant new funding.
- Efficiency gained through oversight could indirectly cause governmental cost reductions elsewhere.