S-2691 : Still Just a Bill

This bill establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall

  • establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities;
  • make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues identified in the complaints process;
  • establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to border enforcement policies and strategies;
  • review ICE and CBP compliance with departmental policies and standards of care for detained aliens;
  • establish a Border Community Liaison in each Border Patrol sector on the northern and southern borders, which shall consult with and receive feedback from border communities on ICE and CBP policies and activities;
  • conduct yearly evaluations of training for ICE and CBP agents and officers, including whether such training adequately addresses the use of force and civil rights issues;
  • develop recommendations for establishing an electronic number system for tracking a child that has been separated from a parent, legal guardian, or relative; and
  • report to Congress a plan to require the use of body-worn cameras by Border Patrol agents and ICE officers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-10-24IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-10-24IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tom Udall [D] (NM)
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Policy Area :

Immigration
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  • Administrative remedies
  • Advisory bodies
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Employment and training programs
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Family relationships
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives
  • Human rights
  • Immigrant health and welfare
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Photography and imaging
  • Property rights
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Right of privacy
  • Sex offenses
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Worker safety and health
  • Employee performance
  • Department of Homeland Security

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