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To publicize U.S. Customs and Border Protection operational statistics and report on foreign terrorist organizations.
3/5/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1079
Bill 119 hr 1079, also known as the "To publicize U.S. Customs and Border Protection operational statistics and report on foreign terrorist organizations" bill, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The bill requires the agency to regularly publish operational statistics, such as the number of apprehensions, seizures, and inspections conducted at the border.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the agency report on any interactions with foreign terrorist organizations. This includes providing information on any individuals or groups associated with these organizations who have been apprehended or encountered at the border.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure that the American public is informed about the activities and effectiveness of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, as well as to enhance national security by monitoring and reporting on potential threats posed by foreign terrorist organizations. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1079 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and national security within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency through the publication of operational statistics and reporting on interactions with foreign terrorist organizations.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the agency report on any interactions with foreign terrorist organizations. This includes providing information on any individuals or groups associated with these organizations who have been apprehended or encountered at the border.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure that the American public is informed about the activities and effectiveness of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, as well as to enhance national security by monitoring and reporting on potential threats posed by foreign terrorist organizations. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1079 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and national security within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency through the publication of operational statistics and reporting on interactions with foreign terrorist organizations.
Congressional Summary of HR 1079
Cartel And Radical Terrorist Enforcement Log Act of 2025 or the CARTEL Act of 2025
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to publish each month statistics related to encounters and arrests. The report must include, for example, the total number of individuals affiliated with transnational criminal organizations who have repeatedly attempted to cross unlawfully into the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security must report annually on foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations attempting to move their members or affiliates into the United States through the southern, northern, or maritime border.
Current Status of Bill HR 1079
Bill HR 1079 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1079 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1079's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1079
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
42Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1079
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1079
To publicize U.S. Customs and Border Protection operational statistics and report on foreign terrorist organizations.
To publicize U.S. Customs and Border Protection operational statistics and report on foreign terrorist organizations.
Comments
Quinn Park
690
1 year ago
I don't get why they're making this bill. It's just a waste of time and money. Who even benefits from this? Not me, that's for sure.
Isaiah Lowry
620
1 year ago
I'm so excited about this bill! It's gonna help keep us safe from terrorists.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1079
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