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To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to relocate to the State of Texas the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

12/18/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10463

Bill 118 hr 10463, also known as the "Customs and Border Protection Headquarters Relocation Act," aims to relocate the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the State of Texas. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to oversee this relocation process.

The rationale behind this proposed relocation is to enhance border security and streamline operations by having the CBP headquarters located closer to the U.S.-Mexico border. Supporters of the bill argue that having the headquarters in Texas will allow for quicker decision-making and more effective coordination with border patrol agents on the ground.

In addition to the relocation of the CBP headquarters, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to border security. These additional purposes are not specified in the bill text, but may include funding for border infrastructure, technology upgrades, or other initiatives aimed at improving border security. Overall, the "Customs and Border Protection Headquarters Relocation Act" seeks to address concerns about border security and enhance the effectiveness of CBP operations by relocating the headquarters to Texas. The bill will need to go through the legislative process in Congress before it can become law.

Current Status of Bill HR 10463

Bill HR 10463 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2024. Bill HR 10463 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 17, 2024.  Bill HR 10463's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10463

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 10463

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10463

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to relocate to the State of Texas the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to relocate to the State of Texas the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

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