Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023

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Bill Number

S 1253

Introduced

Apr 20, 2023

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696.

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Topics

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

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Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.

Actions

Dec 16, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696.
Dec 16, 2024

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 118-290.
Jul 19, 2023

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 20, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr 20, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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