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S. 3850

Referred to Committee

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022

Introduced 3/16/2022•117th Congress•Senate

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

3/16/2022 • Senate

Summary

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022

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.

Introduced in Senate • 3/16/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Aviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement officersNavigation, waterways, harborsWorker safety and health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (10)

Party Breakdown

6
Democrats
3
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Democrat • MI

Sponsored 3/16/2022

Cosponsors (9)

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 3/16/2022

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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

R-ND

Joined 3/31/2022

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 4/27/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 16, 2022

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

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Introduced in Senate3/16/2022

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors9