Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 595, 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 was introduced in the Senate on March 8, 2017, by Senator John Cornyn from Texas.

The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010, which established a polygraph examination requirement for all applicants seeking law enforcement positions within CBP. The bill seeks to continue this requirement in order to ensure that individuals with a history of corruption or criminal activity are not hired to work in sensitive positions within the agency.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the training and oversight of CBP employees, as well as to improve the agency's ability to detect and prevent corruption. It also requires the CBP Commissioner to report to Congress on the agency's efforts to combat corruption and improve integrity within the organization. Overall, the Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017 aims to strengthen the integrity of CBP and ensure that the agency is able to effectively carry out its mission of protecting the nation's borders. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration in the Senate Judiciary Committee.