The Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2024 directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the southern border within six months of the bill's enactment. These centers will serve as centralized hubs where federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies can coordinate operations and share information related to border security issues including drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal crossings, weapons seizures, and terrorism. The centers will track personnel deployment, coordinate training, and facilitate communication and information sharing between participating agencies to address gaps in coordination. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress annually on the centers' establishment, resources used, key operations coordinated, any communication gaps identified, and recommendations for improving coordination. The legislation does not specify dedicated funding amounts but authorizes the necessary resources for the Department of Homeland Security to implement and operate these coordinated border security facilities.
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