Border and Port Security Act

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Bill Number

S 2314

Introduced

Jan 17, 2018

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Topics

Border security and unlawful immigration Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Customs enforcement Department of Homeland Security Drug trafficking and controlled substances Foreign Trade and International Finance Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government studies and investigations Law enforcement officers Worker safety and health

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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.

Actions

Jan 17, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 17, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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