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A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.
1/26/2024, 5:15 AM
Summary of Bill S 243
Bill 118 s 243, also known as the "Port of Entry Maintenance Act," aims to ensure that the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection establishes procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry where the Office of Field Operations carries out enforcement and facilitation activities.
The bill recognizes the importance of maintaining the infrastructure and facilities at these ports of entry to ensure the efficient and effective operation of customs and border protection activities. By requiring the Commissioner to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects, the bill seeks to address any potential issues or delays that may arise due to inadequate maintenance.
Overall, the Port of Entry Maintenance Act aims to improve the overall functioning of ports of entry by ensuring that necessary maintenance projects are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. This bill is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of our borders while also facilitating the flow of goods and people across them.
The bill recognizes the importance of maintaining the infrastructure and facilities at these ports of entry to ensure the efficient and effective operation of customs and border protection activities. By requiring the Commissioner to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects, the bill seeks to address any potential issues or delays that may arise due to inadequate maintenance.
Overall, the Port of Entry Maintenance Act aims to improve the overall functioning of ports of entry by ensuring that necessary maintenance projects are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. This bill is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of our borders while also facilitating the flow of goods and people across them.
Congressional Summary of S 243
This bill directs U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) to establish procedures for performing repairs and maintenance projects below a certain cost at certain federally owned ports of entry.
Specifically, these procedures shall cover repair and maintenance projects at federally owned ports of entry that engage in certain activities, such as entry inspections and activities to prevent the entry of illicit drugs, agricultural pests, and contraband. The procedures shall cover projects that cost no more than $300,000, with this cap to be adjusted annually for inflation.
CBP may perform such repair and maintenance projects in accordance with the procedures established under this bill.
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Current Status of Bill S 243
Bill S 243 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill S 243 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 2, 2023. Bill S 243's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63. as of May 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 243
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 243
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationPotential Impact Areas
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Infrastructure development
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 243
A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.
A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 243
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