Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 8150 Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/2/2025, 7:26 PM

Congress

118

Number

HR - 8150

Introduced on

2024-04-29

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

4/29/2024

Monica De La Cruz

Bill Update Alert:

A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.

Committee:

Ways and Means

Committee:

Homeland Security

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

Passed in House

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

The REVAMP Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8150, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reform and modernize the federal government's approach to managing and disposing of excess and underutilized real property.

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.

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.

Policy Areas

Immigration

Potential Impact

Border security and unlawful immigration•

Congressional oversight•

Customs enforcement•

Government buildings, facilities, and property•

Navigation, waterways, harbors

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