S2278-118

Reported

To establish Image Adjudicator and Supervisory Image Adjudicator positions in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations.

118th Congress Introduced Jul 12, 2023

Legislative Progress

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Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 2, 2024

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Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …

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Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …

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Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment and an amendment …

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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
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:16

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

Creates Image Adjudicator positions at CBP to review non-intrusive inspection images for contraband

Policy Domains

Border Security Customs Law Enforcement Federal Workforce

Legislative Strategy

"Professionalize CBP image review for improved border security"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Border Security Customs

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