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Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2213

Bill 115 hr 2213, also known as the Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation that aims to address corruption within US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency. The bill seeks to reauthorize and enhance the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010, which established a polygraph examination requirement for all CBP applicants and employees in sensitive positions.

The main provisions of the bill include:

1. Requiring CBP to conduct periodic background reinvestigations of all employees in sensitive positions to ensure continued suitability for employment. 2. Requiring CBP to establish a process for reporting corruption and misconduct within the agency. 3. Requiring CBP to develop and implement a comprehensive integrity training program for all employees. 4. Requiring CBP to establish a system for tracking and monitoring employee misconduct and disciplinary actions. 5. Requiring CBP to report to Congress on the implementation of the bill's provisions and the effectiveness of its anti-corruption efforts. Overall, the Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017 aims to strengthen the integrity and accountability of CBP employees and reduce the risk of corruption within the agency. By reauthorizing and enhancing the anti-corruption measures established in the 2010 Act, the bill seeks to ensure that CBP remains a trusted and effective agency in protecting the nation's borders.

Current Status of Bill HR 2213

Bill HR 2213 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2017. Bill HR 2213 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2017.  Bill HR 2213's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 8, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2213

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2213

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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