S-1253 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-12-16CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696.Senate
2024-12-16CommitteeCommittee 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.Senate
2023-07-19CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2023-04-20IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2023-04-20IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

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

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