S-461 : Still Just a Bill

Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2015

Authorizes the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into agreements with certain persons for the CBP to provide customs, agricultural processing, border security, or inspection-related immigration services at a land border port of entry, subject to payment of a fee to reimburse the CBP for providing such services.

Authorizes the Commissioner and the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to:

  • enter into cost-sharing or reimbursement agreements with persons for the construction or maintenance of a new or existing CBP or GSA facility or other infrastructure at a land border port of entry; or
  • accept donations from persons of real or personal property (including money) or nonpersonal services for use in the construction or maintenance of such facilities or infrastructure.

Directs the Commissioner to issue procedures for evaluating a proposal submitted by a person for an agreement.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-11-30FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2016-11-30FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2016-11-30FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2016-11-29FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2016-11-29FloorThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6575)Senate
2016-11-29FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6573-6575; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S6573-6575)Senate
2016-08-30FloorBy Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/14/2016. Report No. 114-303.Senate
2016-07-12CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.Senate
2016-07-12CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2016-05-25CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2015-02-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S931-932)Senate
2015-02-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Foreign Trade and International Finance
See Subjects
  • Agricultural trade
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • User charges and fees
  • Customs enforcement
  • Department of Homeland Security

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