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Border Patrol Enhancement Act

Introduced: May 4, 2023 Introduced by: Lankford, James Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.
Dec 9, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-267.
Jul 19, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 4, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 4, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Border Patrol Enhancement Act

This bill addresses various issues related to U.S. Border Patrol staffing.

The bill establishes for the U.S. Border Patrol an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents, which may be adjusted by the Department of Homeland Security using a validated personnel requirements determination model required by this bill. Specifically, the U.S. Border Patrol must complete a personnel requirements determination model and contract with a research entity to analyze the validity of the model.

The bill also provides for higher minimum pay rates for agents.

Furthermore, the U.S. Border Patrol must require agents, employees, and certain contract employees to participate in continuing education on various topics, including (1) the nonlethal use of force policies and de-escalation strategies; (2) identifying and responding to vulnerable populations, such as children and victims of human trafficking; and (3) relevant cultural, societal, racial, and religious training.

What's happening now December 9, 2024

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1