S 3160 · 117th Congress 2021–2023, ended

Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act

Introduced Nov 3, 2021 Originated Senate Sponsor Ben Ray Luján D-NM

Fact sheet

Latest action · Nov 3, 2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Progress

Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedNov 3, 2021
  2. Passed SenateNot reached
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act

This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations.

The bill establishes the independent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.

The bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Border and Immigration-Related Concerns. The office shall independently receive and resolve complaints and requests for assistance regarding border security and immigration activities. The office shall have the power to provide redress, including immigration relief and monetary damages.

The bill establishes the Border Community Liaison Office. The office's duties include consulting with communities in sectors on the northern and southern borders when developing policies and programs.

DHS must ensure CBP officers receive continual education and training each year on topics including interaction with vulnerable populations and professional conduct standards.

The bill imposes data collection requirements on law enforcement officials conducting border and immigration-related stops and searches.

The bill requires various reports, including a Government Accountability Office report on the use of force by the CBP.

Cosponsors 5

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Nov 3, 2021.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-CAAlex PadillaOriginalNov 3, 2021
D-NJCory A. BookerOriginalNov 3, 2021
D-MAElizabeth WarrenOriginalNov 3, 2021
D-NMMartin HeinrichOriginalNov 3, 2021
D-NJRobert MenendezOriginalNov 3, 2021

Actions 2

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Nov 3, 2021Introduced in Senate
  2. Nov 3, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
HR 3557Homeland Security Improvement ActRelated billNov 1, 2022

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Immigration.

Text 1

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  1. Nov 3, 2021Introduced in Senate

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