A bill to require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill 118 s 2562, also known as the "Northern Border Port of Entry Hours Act," aims to ensure that ports of entry along the northern border of the United States remain open for the same number of hours per day as they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill specifically targets ports of entry along the border with Canada, which have seen reduced hours of operation due to the pandemic.

The bill recognizes the importance of these ports of entry for trade, tourism, and national security, and seeks to prevent any further disruptions to their operations. By requiring that these ports of entry remain open for the same number of hours as before the pandemic, the bill aims to support economic activity and ensure the efficient flow of goods and people across the border.

If passed, the bill would mandate that the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection take the necessary steps to ensure that ports of entry along the northern border are adequately staffed and equipped to maintain their pre-pandemic hours of operation. This would help to alleviate any potential delays or bottlenecks at these ports of entry, and ensure that they continue to fulfill their important role in facilitating cross-border travel and commerce. Overall, the Northern Border Port of Entry Hours Act seeks to prioritize the smooth functioning of ports of entry along the northern border, and to mitigate any negative impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on their operations.