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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes. This bill revises the waiver authority of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for polygraph examinations of applicants for law enforcement positions in the CBP. Such waiver authority terminates five years after the enactment of this bill. Any individual who receives such waiver and holds a current background investigation may be subject to further background investigation. The CBP may administer a polygraph examination to an applicant for employment or an employee who is eligible for a waiver if information is discovered prior to the completion of a background investigation that makes necessary a final determination regarding suitability for employment or continued employment.
AI Summary
This bill, the Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act, revises the waiver authority of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for polygraph examinations of applicants for law enforcement positions. The bill allows CBP to waive the polygraph requirement for certain current law enforcement officers (at the state, local, or federal level) as well as for certain members of the armed forces or veterans, provided they meet specific criteria. The waiver authority terminates five years after the enactment of the bill. The bill also authorizes CBP to administer a polygraph examination to an applicant or employee who is eligible for a waiver if information is discovered prior to the completion of a background investigation that raises concerns about their suitability for employment or continued employment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202. (on 09/10/2019)
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