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CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

8/31/2023, 4:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5682

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 5682

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5682

Bill HR 5682 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 22, 2021. Bill HR 5682 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 22, 2021.  Bill HR 5682's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of October 26, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5682

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5682

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Department of Homeland Security
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Lease and rental services
- Navigation, waterways, harbors

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5682

CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act
To reauthorize the port of entry donations acceptance program of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

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