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US S2314

US S2314
Border and Port Security Act


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Introduced
01/17/2018
In Committee
01/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 01/17/2018)

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