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To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance and repair projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8640
Bill 117 hr 8640, also known as the "Port of Entry Maintenance and Repair Act," aims to address the maintenance and repair needs of ports of entry where the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations conducts enforcement activities. The bill requires the Commissioner of CBP to establish procedures for conducting maintenance and repair projects at these ports of entry.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the infrastructure at ports of entry is properly maintained in order to support the important work of CBP officers and agents. By establishing clear procedures for maintenance and repair projects, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of enforcement activities at these ports of entry.
In addition to addressing maintenance and repair needs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the operations of CBP at ports of entry. These provisions are aimed at enhancing security, facilitating trade and travel, and improving the overall functioning of CBP operations. Overall, Bill 117 hr 8640 is focused on ensuring that ports of entry where CBP conducts enforcement activities are properly maintained and equipped to support the important work of CBP officers and agents. By establishing procedures for maintenance and repair projects, the bill aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of enforcement activities at these ports of entry.
The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the infrastructure at ports of entry is properly maintained in order to support the important work of CBP officers and agents. By establishing clear procedures for maintenance and repair projects, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of enforcement activities at these ports of entry.
In addition to addressing maintenance and repair needs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the operations of CBP at ports of entry. These provisions are aimed at enhancing security, facilitating trade and travel, and improving the overall functioning of CBP operations. Overall, Bill 117 hr 8640 is focused on ensuring that ports of entry where CBP conducts enforcement activities are properly maintained and equipped to support the important work of CBP officers and agents. By establishing procedures for maintenance and repair projects, the bill aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of enforcement activities at these ports of entry.
Congressional Summary of HR 8640
This bill directs U.S. Customs Border and Protection to establish procedures for performing repairs and maintenance projects below a certain cost threshold at federally owned ports of entry where certain activities are conducted, such as entry inspections and activities to prevent the entry of illicit drugs, agricultural pests, and contraband.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8640
Bill HR 8640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2022. Bill HR 8640 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 2, 2022. Bill HR 8640's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. as of August 2, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8640
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8640
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationPotential Impact Areas
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Infrastructure development
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8640
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance and repair projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance and repair projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8640
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