Bill > HR4336

This bill, known as the CBP SPACE Act, amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with more flexibility in using merchandise processing fees. Specifically, the bill allows CBP to use these fees not just for salaries and expenses, but also for capital costs like equipment upgrades and facilities construction and maintenance at sea ports of entry. The legislation prohibits CBP from requiring sea ports to provide administrative, training, or recreational facilities for inspection services. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual report to congressional committees detailing the amount of merchandise processing fees collected, how much is directed to inspection facilities, and the outstanding capital needs of these facilities. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, and the bill encourages the Treasury Secretary and CBP Commissioner to collaboratively set appropriate fee levels that adequately fund port infrastructure improvements. This legislation aims to provide CBP with more financial resources and flexibility to maintain and upgrade port inspection facilities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4336/all-info