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Introduced
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
In Committee
07/19/2023
07/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff and to require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and support staff, and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry. Specifically, the bill requires the CBP Commissioner to hire and train at least 600 new CBP officers each fiscal year until the total number of officers meets the requirements identified in the Workload Staffing Model. The bill also authorizes the hiring of support staff to assist the new officers. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to submit various reports, including on infrastructure improvements, detection equipment, and safety equipment needed at ports of entry, as well as quarterly reports on temporary duty assignments of CBP officers and annual reports on progress towards meeting hiring targets and other information.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Gary Peters (D)*,
John Cornyn (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
James Lankford (R),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Jon Tester (D),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696. (on 12/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1253/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1253/BILLS-118s1253rs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1253/BILLS-118s1253is.pdf |
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