To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Additional sponsor: Mr. Fitzpatrick
Reported from the Committee on Homeland Security
Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee …
Mr. Guest (for himself and Ms. Pou) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does:
This bill is about strengthening U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) work in other countries to fight drug trafficking, human smuggling, terrorism, and other threats to America's security. It gives CBP officers more powers to help foreign governments with joint operations and emergency humanitarian efforts.
Who Benefits and How:
- Foreign Governments: They get extra help from U.S. CBP officers to tackle illegal activities in their countries.
- U.S. Citizens Abroad: They might receive quicker assistance during emergencies, like natural disasters or evacuations, thanks to CBP's expanded emergency humanitarian efforts.
Who Bears the Burden and How:
- U.S. Taxpayers: The bill allows for up to $5 million per year for five years to pay claims against the U.S. if CBP operations in foreign countries cause damage. This money comes from funds already allocated for CBP's operating expenses.
- CBP Officers: They may face increased workload and potential risks while conducting joint operations with foreign governments.
Key Provisions:
- CBP officers can now help foreign governments with joint operations to fight drug trafficking, human smuggling, terrorism, and other threats to U.S. security.
- CBP can provide emergency humanitarian assistance, such as search and rescue activities, medical aid, and transport for emergencies.
- Up to $5 million per year for five years is set aside to pay claims against the U.S. if CBP operations in foreign countries cause damage.
- The Secretary of Homeland Security must report to Congress about any payments made under this bill within 90 days after the expenditure authority expires.
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
This bill aims to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in foreign countries by granting them additional authorities and support for combating international drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other threats to U.S. security.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Activities carried out by CBP pertaining to search and rescue activities, medical assistance, air traffic control assistance, and transport necessary to accomplish such purposes.
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