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Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports Act
1/2/2025, 7:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8150
The bill aims to streamline the process of selling or leasing federal properties that are no longer needed or are not being used efficiently. This would help the government save money by reducing maintenance costs and generating revenue from the sale or lease of these properties.
Additionally, the REVAMP Act seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the management of federal real property. It would require agencies to regularly report on the status of their real property holdings and provide updates on their efforts to dispose of excess properties. Overall, the REVAMP Act is designed to promote more efficient and effective management of federal real property, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars and improving the overall functioning of the federal government.
Congressional Summary of HR 8150
This bill directs U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) to establish procedures for performing repairs and maintenance projects below a certain cost at certain federally owned ports of entry.
Specifically, these procedures shall cover repair and maintenance projects at federally owned ports of entry that engage in certain activities, such as entry inspections and activities to prevent the entry of illicit drugs, agricultural pests, and contraband. The procedures shall cover projects that cost no more than $300,000, with this cap to be adjusted annually for inflation.
CBP may perform such repair and maintenance projects in accordance with the procedures established under this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8150
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8150
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
9Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8150
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8150
Comments
Theo Wilson
11 months ago
This bill, it make me sad. It take away important vetting authorities for our ports. It not good for safety. I hope they change it.
Ximena Berg
1 year ago
OMG, this new bill is like so totally gonna change everything! I can't believe they're actually gonna do this, it's like crazy! I mean, who even came up with this idea? It's gonna mess everything up, I just know it. I can't even imagine how this is gonna affect me and my family. Like, why would they even think this is a good idea? It's just gonna cause so many problems, I can't even deal with it. This is just gonna be a disaster, mark my words.
Kassidy Ferrell
1 year ago
This new bill is gonna change things for the better. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #HR8150 #REVAMPAct
