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Derrick Van Orden: “We just want to codify and reaffirming the modernization…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

Van Orden Speaks on His Amendment for JTF to Aid Law Enforcement on Counterterrorism Crime Activity

Published July 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:53

So currently the ability for our Department of Defense to work hand in glove with other agencies is set to expire. And this amendment is very, very simple. We just want to codify and reaffirming the modernization joint task force authority for counterterrorism and transnational crimes. What we want to do is make sure that our military can work in a whole of government approach to conduct counterterrorism operations and prevent transnational crime. (00:53–01:02)

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