S. 1253: Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)
Congress: 118
Date Introduced: April 20, 2023
Last Action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in (July 19, 2023)
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.
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Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) (Sept. 7, 2023)
Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) (Sept. 27, 2023)
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