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Introduced
01/17/2018
01/17/2018
In Committee
01/17/2018
01/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Border and Port Security Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of field operations officers to specified levels. If the CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices. The CBP must report on infrastructure and equipment needed to prevent the illegal transportation of opioids and other drugs through U.S. ports of entry.
AI Summary
This bill, the Border and Port Security Act, requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of field operations officers to specified levels. If the CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices. The CBP must also report on infrastructure and equipment needed to prevent the illegal transportation of opioids and other drugs through U.S. ports of entry. The bill authorizes $69,520,000 for each fiscal year from 2018 to 2024 to carry out these provisions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Claire McCaskill (D)*,
Bob Casey (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Heidi Heitkamp (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 01/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2314/all-info | 01/18/2018 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2314/BILLS-115s2314is.pdf | 01/20/2018 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2314/BILLS-115s2314is.pdf.pdf | 01/20/2018 |
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