To establish Image Adjudicator and Supervisory Image Adjudicator positions in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations.
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Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Establishes Image Adjudicator and Supervisory Image Adjudicator positions in CBP's Office of Field Operations to review non-intrusive inspection images of vehicles and cargo for contraband, drugs, weapons, and unauthorized persons.
Who Benefits and How
CBP gains specialized image review workforce. Trade facilitation improves with faster cargo processing. Border security strengthens through dedicated image analysis.
Who Bears the Burden and How
CBP must create and fill new position series. Competitive service hiring and GS pay scale applies. Training required for image analysis expertise.
Key Provisions
- Creates Image Adjudicator position in Office of Field Operations
- Reviews images from land, sea, air ports, and rail crossings
- Assesses for contraband, drugs, terrorist weapons, and unauthorized persons
- Creates Supervisory Image Adjudicator for difficult cases
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Creates Image Adjudicator positions at CBP to review non-intrusive inspection images for contraband
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Professionalize CBP image review for improved border security"
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