Continuation of Joint Interagency Task Force–Counter Cartel

(a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall continue to support and carry out, through December 31, 2030, the activities and functions of JIATF–Counter Cartel, in coordination with appropriate Federal departments and agencies, consistent with applicable law. (b) Support; consultation In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law— (1) provide personnel, logistics, intelligence support, technical assistance, planning, funding, and any other functions necessary to support the activities and functions of JIATF–Counter Cartel; and (2) consult with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of National Intelligence, and heads of other United States departments and agencies on the provision of personnel, intelligence support, diplomatic support, technical assistance, and any other assistance necessary for execution of the JIATF–Counter Cartel mission. (c) Annual reports On an annual basis, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a summary of the activities of JIATF–Counter Cartel over the period covered by the report, including a description of— (1) the progress of JIATF–Counter Cartel in carrying out the requirements of its mission; (2) the metrics used to measure such progress; and (3) recommendations for congressional consideration. (d) Definition In this section, the term JIATF–Counter Cartel means the Joint Interagency Task Force–Counter Cartel established to coordinate interagency efforts to counter transnational cartel activity under the direction of the United States Northern Command.