The Coordinated Counterterrorism Act expands how U.S. counterterrorism funds can be used internationally by allowing the State Department's counterterrorism bureau to provide assistance directly to foreign military and intelligence units, not just law enforcement agencies. Currently, U.S. counterterrorism aid is limited primarily to supporting foreign police and security forces, but this bill broadens that scope to include military and intelligence organizations focused on counterterrorism efforts. The legislation also requires that assistance programs include information sharing between these foreign units and U.S. law enforcement agencies. The bill affects foreign governments and their counterterrorism-focused organizations that receive U.S. assistance, though the legislation does not specify new funding amounts or timelines for implementation. This change is intended to improve coordination and effectiveness of counterterrorism activities across different types of foreign security organizations.
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