HR 5468
116th Congress
House
Immigration
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Immigration status and procedures
Border Workforce Efficiency Act
Introduced: December 17, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 8, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Border Workforce Efficiency Act
This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire Border Patrol processing coordinators. Such coordinators may (1) perform administrative tasks related to the intake and processing of apprehended individuals, (2) transport detained individuals, and (3) perform custodial watch duties. Such coordinators may not arrest individuals or conduct asylum interviews.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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