S. 1253

Introduced

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023

Introduced 4/20/2023•118th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

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

12/16/2024 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 4/20/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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

CBO Cost Estimates (1)

S. 1253, Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act of 2023

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 19, 2023

Published: August 30, 2023

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (7)

Party Breakdown

4

Democrats

2

Republicans

1

Independents

Sponsor

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

Democrat • MI

Sponsored 4/20/2023

Cosponsors (6)

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 4/20/2023

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Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]

I-AZ

Joined 6/8/2023

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 6/8/2023

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Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

D-GA

Joined 9/7/2023

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Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

D-MT

Joined 9/27/2023

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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

D-NM

Joined 6/13/2024

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 20, 2023

Committee Review

July 19, 2023

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

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate12/16/2024

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Introduced in Senate4/20/2023

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Committee Reports (1)

S. Rept. 118-290

Related Bills (3)

H.R. 2670

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

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S. 2226

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S. 3850

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022

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Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Senate

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Details

Bill TypeS

Current StatusIntroduced

Cosponsors6

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