CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2026, the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into an agreement with any entity to accept donations of real and personal property for certain activities at ports of entry. Further, the bill allows CBP to accept donations at leased land ports of entry.

Bill 117 hr 5682, also known as the CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and amend the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Donations Acceptance Program. This program allows CBP to accept donations of real property, personal property, and services from private individuals, organizations, and other entities for the purpose of supporting CBP operations.

The bill specifies that donations accepted under this program must be used to enhance CBP's ability to carry out its mission of securing the nation's borders and facilitating lawful trade and travel. It also requires CBP to report annually to Congress on the donations accepted and how they were used.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure transparency and accountability in the donation acceptance process. It requires CBP to establish guidelines for accepting donations, maintain a publicly available list of accepted donations, and provide regular updates on the program's activities. Overall, the CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act seeks to support CBP operations by allowing the agency to accept donations from private sources while ensuring that these donations are used effectively and in accordance with the agency's mission.