---
kind: "section"
citation: "6 U.S.C. § 348"
title: "6"
title_heading: "Domestic Security"
number: "348"
heading: "Joint task forces"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/6/348"
units:
  - "Chapter 1 — Homeland Security Organization"
  - "Subchapter VII — Management"
---

# §348. Joint task forces

- (a) **Definition—** In this section, the term “situational awareness” means knowledge and unified understanding of unlawful cross-border activity, including—
  - (1) threats and trends concerning illicit trafficking and unlawful crossings;
  - (2) the ability to forecast future shifts in such threats and trends;
  - (3) the ability to evaluate such threats and trends at a level sufficient to create actionable plans; and
  - (4) the operational capability to conduct continuous and integrated surveillance of the air, land, and maritime borders of the [United States](/usc/6/101.md?p=19-A).
- (b) **Joint task forces—**
  - (1) **Establishment—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) may establish and operate departmental Joint Task Forces to conduct joint operations using [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) and capabilities of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) for the purposes specified in [paragraph (2)](#b-2).
  - (2) **Purposes—**
    - (A) **In general—** Subject to [subparagraph (B)](#b-2-B), the purposes referred to in [paragraph (1)](#b-1) are or relate to the following:
      - (i) Securing the land and maritime borders of the [United States](/usc/6/101.md?p=19-A).
      - (ii) [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) security crises.
      - (iii) Establishing regionally-based operations.
    - (B) **Limitation—**
      - (i) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) may not establish a Joint Task Force for any [major disaster](/usc/6/101.md?p=14) or [emergency](/usc/6/701.md?p=6) declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and [Emergency](/usc/6/701.md?p=6) Assistance Act ([42 U.S.C. 5121](/usc/42/5121.md) et seq.) or an [incident](/usc/6/677a.md?p=6) for which the Federal [Emergency Management](/usc/6/701.md?p=7) [Agency](/usc/6/311.md?p=2) has primary responsibility for management of the response under subchapter V of this chapter, including [section 314(a)(3)(A) of this title](/usc/6/314.md?p=a-3-A), unless the responsibilities of such a Joint Task Force—
        - (I) do not include operational [functions](/usc/6/101.md?p=9) related to [incident](/usc/6/677a.md?p=6) management, including coordination of operations; and
        - (II) are consistent with the requirements of paragraphs [(3)](/usc/6/313.md?p=c-3) and [(4)(A)](/usc/6/313.md?p=c-4-A) of section 313(c) and [section 319(c) of this title](/usc/6/319.md?p=c), and section 302 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and [Emergency](/usc/6/701.md?p=6) Assistance Act ([42 U.S.C. 5143](/usc/42/5143.md)).
      - (ii) **Responsibilities and functions not reduced—** Nothing in this section may be construed to reduce the responsibilities or [functions](/usc/6/101.md?p=9) of the Federal [Emergency Management](/usc/6/701.md?p=7) [Agency](/usc/6/311.md?p=2) or the [Administrator](/usc/6/311.md?p=1) of the [Agency](/usc/6/311.md?p=2) under subchapter V of this chapter or any other provision of law, including the diversion of any asset, function, or mission from the [Agency](/usc/6/311.md?p=2) or the [Administrator](/usc/6/311.md?p=1) of the [Agency](/usc/6/311.md?p=2) pursuant to [section 316 of this title](/usc/6/316.md).
  - (3) **Joint task force directors—**
    - (A) **Director—** Each Joint Task Force established and operated pursuant to [paragraph (1)](#b-1) shall be headed by a [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3), appointed by the President, for a term of not more than two years. The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall submit to the President recommendations for such appointments after consulting with the heads of the components of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) with membership on any such Joint Task Force. Any [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) appointed by the President shall be—
      - (i) a current senior official of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) with not less than one year of significant leadership experience at the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5); or
      - (ii) if no suitable candidate is available at the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5), an individual with—
        - (I) not less than one year of significant leadership experience in a [Federal agency](/usc/6/677a.md?p=4) since the establishment of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5); and
        - (II) a demonstrated ability in, knowledge of, and significant experience working on the issues to be addressed by any such Joint Task Force.
    - (B) **Extension—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) may extend the appointment of a [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of a Joint Task Force under [subparagraph (A)](#b-3-A) for not more than two years if the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) determines that such an extension is in the best interest of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5).
  - (4) **Joint Task Force deputy directors—** For each Joint Task Force, the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall appoint a Deputy [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) who shall be an official of a different component or office of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) than the [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of such Joint Task Force.
  - (5) **Responsibilities—** The [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of a Joint Task Force, subject to the oversight, direction, and guidance of the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16), shall—
    - (A) when established for the purpose referred to in [paragraph (2)(A)(i)](#b-2-A-i), maintain situational awareness within the areas of responsibility of the Joint Task Force, as determined by the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16);
    - (B) provide operational plans and requirements for standard operating procedures and contingency operations within the areas of responsibility of the Joint Task Force, as determined by the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16);
    - (C) plan and execute joint task force activities within the areas of responsibility of the Joint Task Force, as determined by the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16);
    - (D) set and accomplish strategic objectives through integrated operational planning and execution;
    - (E) exercise operational direction over [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) and equipment from components and offices of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) allocated to the Joint Task Force to accomplish the objectives of the Joint Task Force;
    - (F) when established for the purpose referred to in [paragraph (2)(A)(i)](#b-2-A-i), establish operational and investigative priorities within the areas of responsibility of the Joint Task Force, as determined by the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16);
    - (G) coordinate with foreign governments and other Federal, [State](/usc/6/101.md?p=17), and local [agencies](/usc/6/311.md?p=2), as appropriate, to carry out the mission of the Joint Task Force; and
    - (H) carry out other duties and powers the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) determines appropriate.
  - (6) **Personnel and resources—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) may, upon request of the [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of a Joint Task Force, and giving appropriate consideration of risk to the other primary missions of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5), allocate to such Joint Task Force on a temporary basis [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) and equipment of components and offices of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5).
    - (B) **Cost neutrality—** A Joint Task Force may not require more [resources](/usc/6/311.md?p=11) than would have otherwise been required by the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) to carry out the duties assigned to such Joint Task Force if such Joint Task Force had not been established.
    - (C) **Location of operations—** In establishing a location of operations for a Joint Task Force, the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall, to the extent practicable, use existing facilities that integrate efforts of components of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) and [State](/usc/6/101.md?p=17), local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement or military [entities](/usc/6/301c.md?p=2).
    - (D) **Consideration of impact—** When reviewing requests for allocation of component [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) and equipment under [subparagraph (A)](#b-6-A), the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall consider the impact of such allocation on the ability of the donating component or office to carry out the primary missions of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5), and in the case of the Coast Guard, the missions specified in [section 468 of this title](/usc/6/468.md).
    - (E) **Limitation—** [Personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) and equipment of the Coast Guard allocated under this paragraph may be used only to carry out operations and investigations related to the missions specified in [section 468 of this title](/usc/6/468.md).
    - (F) **Report—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall, at the time the budget of the President is submitted to Congress for a fiscal year under [section 1105(a) of title 31](/usc/31/1105.md?p=a), submit to the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the total funding, [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15), and other [resources](/usc/6/311.md?p=11) that each component or office of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) allocated under this paragraph to each Joint Task Force to carry out the mission of such Joint Task Force during the fiscal year immediately preceding each such report, and a description of the degree to which the [resources](/usc/6/311.md?p=11) drawn from each component or office impact the primary mission of such component or office.
  - (7) **Component resource authority—** As directed by the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16)—
    - (A) each [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of a Joint Task Force shall be provided sufficient [resources](/usc/6/311.md?p=11) from relevant components and offices of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) and the authority necessary to carry out the missions and responsibilities of such Joint Task Force required under this section;
    - (B) the [resources](/usc/6/311.md?p=11) referred to in [subparagraph (A)](#b-7-A) shall be under the operational authority, direction, and control of the [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of the Joint Task Force to which such [resources](/usc/6/311.md?p=11) are assigned; and
    - (C) the [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) and equipment of each Joint Task Force shall remain under the administrative direction of the head of the component or office of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) that provided such [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) or equipment.
  - (8) **Joint Task Force staff—**
    - (A) **In general—** Each Joint Task Force shall have a staff, composed of [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) from relevant components and offices of the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5), to assist the [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of such Joint Task Force in carrying out the mission and responsibilities of such Joint Task Force.
    - (B) **Report—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall include in the report submitted under [paragraph (6)(F)](#b-6-F)—
      - (i) the number of [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) of each component or office permanently assigned to each Joint Task Force; and
      - (ii) the number of [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) of each component or office assigned on a temporary basis to each Joint Task Force.
  - (9) **Mission; establishment of performance metrics—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall—
    - (A) using leading practices in performance management and lessons learned by other law enforcement task forces and joint operations, establish—
      - (i) the mission, strategic goals, and objectives of each Joint Task Force;
      - (ii) the criteria for terminating each Joint Task Force;
      - (iii) outcome-based and other appropriate performance metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of each Joint Task Force with respect to the mission, strategic goals, and objectives established pursuant to [clause (i)](#b-9-A-i), including—
        - (I) targets for each Joint Task Force to achieve by not later than one and three years after such establishment; and
        - (II) a description of the methodology used to establish such metrics; and
      - (iv) a staffing plan for each Joint Task Force;
    - (B) not later than 120 days after December 23, 2022, and 120 days after the establishment of a new Joint Task Force, as appropriate, submit to the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the mission, strategic goals, objectives, and metrics established under [subparagraph (A)](#b-9-A); and
    - (C) not later than December 23, 2024, and annually thereafter, submit to the committees specified in [subparagraph (B)](#b-9-B) a report containing information regarding—
      - (i) the progress in implementing the outcome-based and other appropriate performance metrics established pursuant to [subparagraph (A)(iii)](#b-9-A-iii);
      - (ii) the staffing plan developed for each Joint Task Force pursuant to [subparagraph (A)(iv)](#b-9-A-iv); and
      - (iii) any modification to the mission, strategic goals, and objectives of each Joint Task Force, and a description of, and rationale for, any such modifications.
  - (10) **Joint duty training program—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall—
      - (i) establish a joint duty training program in the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) for the purposes of—
        - (I) enhancing coordination within the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5); and
        - (II) promoting workforce professional development; and
      - (ii) tailor such joint duty training program to improve joint operations as part of the Joint Task Forces.
    - (B) **Elements—** The joint duty training program established under [subparagraph (A)](#b-10-A) shall address, at a minimum, the following topics:
      - (i) National security strategy.
      - (ii) Strategic and contingency planning.
      - (iii) Command and control of operations under joint command.
      - (iv) International engagement.
      - (v) The [homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) security enterprise.
      - (vi) Interagency collaboration.
      - (vii) Leadership.
      - (viii) Specific subject matters relevant to the Joint Task Force, including matters relating to the missions specified in [section 468 of this title](/usc/6/468.md), to which the joint duty training program is assigned.
    - (C) **Training required—**
      - (i) **Directors and deputy directors—** Except as provided in clauses [(iii)](#b-10-C-iii) and [(iv)](#b-10-C-iv), an individual shall complete the joint duty training program before being appointed [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) or Deputy [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) of a Joint Task Force.
      - (ii) **Joint Task Force staff—** Each official serving on the staff of a Joint Task Force shall complete the joint duty training program within the first year of assignment to such Joint Task Force.
      - (iii) **Exception—** [Clause (i)](#b-10-C-i) shall not apply to the first [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) or Deputy [Director](/usc/6/677a.md?p=3) appointed to a Joint Task Force on or after December 23, 2016.
      - (iv) **Waiver—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) may waive the application of [clause (i)](#b-10-C-i) if the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) determines that such a waiver is in the interest of [homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) security or necessary to carry out the mission for which a Joint Task Force was established.
  - (11) **Notification of Joint Task Force formation or termination—**
    - (A) **In general—** Not later than seven days after establishing or terminating a Joint Task Force under this subsection, the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall submit to the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a notification regarding such establishment or termination, as the case may be. The contents of any such notification shall include the following:
      - (i) The criteria and conditions required to establish or terminate the Joint Task Force at issue.
      - (ii) The primary mission, strategic goals, objectives, and plan of operations of such Joint Task Force.
      - (iii) If such notification is a notification of termination, information on the effectiveness of such Joint Task Force as measured by the outcome-based performance metrics and other appropriate performance metrics established pursuant to [paragraph (9)(A)(iii)](#b-9-A-iii).
      - (iv) The funding and [resources](/usc/6/311.md?p=11) required to establish or terminate such Joint Task Force.
      - (v) The number of [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) of each component or office permanently assigned to such Joint Task Force.
      - (vi) The number of [personnel](/usc/6/101.md?p=15) of each component and office assigned on a temporary basis to such Joint Task Force.
      - (vii) If such notification is a notification of establishment, the anticipated costs of establishing and operating such Joint Task Force.
      - (viii) If such notification is a notification of termination, funding allocated in the immediately preceding fiscal year to such Joint Task Force for—
        - (I) operations, notwithstanding such termination; and
        - (II) activities associated with such termination.
      - (ix) The anticipated establishment or actual termination date of such Joint Task Force, as the case may be.
    - (B) **Waiver authority—** The [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) may waive the requirement under [subparagraph (A)](#b-11-A) in the event of an [emergency](/usc/6/701.md?p=6) circumstance that imminently threatens the protection of human life or property.
  - (12) **Review—**
    - (A) **In general—** Not later than one year after December 23, 2022, the Comptroller General of the [United States](/usc/6/101.md?p=19-A) shall submit to the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on [Homeland](/usc/6/101.md?p=1) Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate an assessment of the effectiveness of the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16)’s utilization of the authority provided under this section for the purposes specified in [subsection (b)(2)](#b-2) as among the range of options available to the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) to conduct joint operations among departmental components and offices and a review of the Joint Task Forces established under this subsection.
    - (B) **Contents—** The review required under [subparagraph (A)](#b-12-A) shall include—
      - (i) an assessment of methodology utilized to determine whether to establish or terminate each Joint Task Force; and
      - (ii) an assessment of the effectiveness of oversight over each Joint Task Force, with specificity regarding the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16)’s utilization of outcome-based or other appropriate performance metrics (established pursuant to [paragraph (9)(A)(iii)](#b-9-A-iii)) to evaluate the effectiveness of each Joint Task Force in measuring progress with respect to the mission, strategic goals, and objectives (established pursuant to [paragraph (9)(A)(i)](#b-9-A-i)) of such Joint Task Force.
  - (13) **Sunset—** This section expires on September 30, 2026.
- (c) **Joint duty assignment program—** After establishing the joint duty training program under [subsection (b)(10)](#b-10), the [Secretary](/usc/6/101.md?p=16) shall establish a joint duty assignment program within the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) for the purposes of enhancing coordination in the [Department](/usc/6/101.md?p=5) and promoting workforce professional development.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 107–296, title VII, § 708, as added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XIX, § 1901(b), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2665; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. G, title LXXI, § 7111(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3625; Pub. L. 118–103, § 2(a), Oct. 1, 2024, 138 Stat. 1584.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(B)(i), is Pub. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143, which is classified principally to chapter 68 (§ 5121 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of Title 42 and Tables.

### Amendments

2024—Subsec. (b)(9)(A)(iv). Pub. L. 118–103, § 2(a)(1)(A), added cl. (iv).

Subsec. (b)(9)(C). Pub. L. 118–103, § 2(a)(1)(B), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “not later than one year after December 23, 2022, and annually thereafter, submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that contains information on the progress in implementing the outcome-based and other appropriate performance metrics established pursuant to subparagraph (A)(iii).”

Subsec. (b)(13). Pub. L. 118–103, § 2(a)(2), substituted “2026” for “2024”.

2022—Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(1), amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Each Joint Task Force shall have a staff, composed of officials from relevant components and offices of the Department, to assist the Director of such Joint Task Force in carrying out the mission and responsibilities of such Joint Task Force.”

Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(2)(A), substituted “Mission; establishment” for “Establishment” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(9)(A). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(2)(B), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “establish outcome-based and other appropriate performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of each Joint Task Force;”.

Subsec. (b)(9)(B). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(2)(C), substituted “December 23, 2022” for “December 23, 2016” and “; and” for period at end and inserted “mission, strategic goals, objectives, and” before “metrics”.

Subsec. (b)(9)(C). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(2)(D), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: “not later than January 31 of each year beginning in 2017, submit to each committee specified in subparagraph (B) a report that contains the evaluation described in subparagraph (A).”

Subsec. (b)(11). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(3)(A), inserted “or termination” after “formation” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(11)(A). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(3)(B), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: “Not later than 90 days before establishing a Joint Task Force under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a notification regarding such establishment.”

Subsec. (b)(12)(A). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(4)(A), substituted “one year after December 23, 2022, the Comptroller General of the United States” for “January 31, 2018, and January 31, 2021, the Inspector General of the Department” and inserted “an assessment of the effectiveness of the Secretary’s utilization of the authority provided under this section for the purposes specified in subsection (b)(2) as among the range of options available to the Secretary to conduct joint operations among departmental components and offices and” before “a review of the Joint Task Forces”.

Subsec. (b)(12)(B). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(4)(B)(i), substituted “review” for “reviews” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (b)(12)(B)(i), (ii). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(4)(B)(ii), amended cls. (i) and (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, cls. (i) and (ii) read as follows:

“(i) an assessment of the effectiveness of the structure of each Joint Task Force; and

“(ii) recommendations for enhancements to such structure to strengthen the effectiveness of each Joint Task Force.”

Subsec. (b)(13). Pub. L. 117–263, § 7111(b)(5), substituted “2024” for “2022”.

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Annual Briefing

Pub. L. 118–103, § 2(b), Oct. 1, 2024, 138 Stat. 1584, provided that: In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 1, 2024], and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall brief— the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. Topics.—Each briefing required under paragraph (1) shall cover the latest staffing and resource assessment at Joint Task Force-East, including— a determination of whether the current staffing levels of Joint Task Force-East are sufficient to successfully advance the mission, strategic goals, and objectives of such Joint Task Force; and if such determination reveals insufficient staffing levels, the cost, timeline, and strategy for increasing such staffing levels; and a determination of whether sufficient resources are being provided for Joint Task Force-East in accordance with section 708(b)(7)(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 348(b)(7)(a)); and if such determination reveals insufficient resource levels, the cost, timeline, and strategy for providing any remaining resource requirements.”

### Transition Provisions

Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XIX, § 1901(c), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2670, provided that: “An individual serving as a Director of a Joint Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this section [Dec. 23, 2016] may serve as the Director of such Joint Task Force on and after such date of enactment until a Director of such Joint Task Force is appointed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of section 708(b)(3) [6 U.S.C. 348(b)(3)], as added by subsection (a) of this section.”