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US HR1609

US HR1609
Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act


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Introduced
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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, members of the Armed Forces, and veterans who meet specified criteria. The waiver authority terminates five years after the bill's enactment. The bill also allows CBP to administer a polygraph examination if information is discovered prior to the completion of a background investigation that raises concerns about an applicant's suitability for employment. Additionally, the bill requires CBP to report annually on the number of waivers requested, granted, and denied, and the use of the polygraph examination authority.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (on 03/27/2019)

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