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Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025
3/13/2025, 1:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 677
Bill 119 s 677, also known as the "Port of Entry Designation Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry.
The bill outlines specific criteria that airports must meet in order to be designated as ports of entry. This includes having the necessary facilities and personnel to process incoming international travelers, as well as meeting security and customs requirements.
By designating certain airports as ports of entry, the bill aims to streamline the process for international travelers entering the United States. This can help improve efficiency and security at these airports, as well as facilitate international travel and trade. Overall, the Port of Entry Designation Act seeks to enhance the capabilities of certain airports to handle international travel and ensure that they meet the necessary standards to serve as ports of entry.
The bill outlines specific criteria that airports must meet in order to be designated as ports of entry. This includes having the necessary facilities and personnel to process incoming international travelers, as well as meeting security and customs requirements.
By designating certain airports as ports of entry, the bill aims to streamline the process for international travelers entering the United States. This can help improve efficiency and security at these airports, as well as facilitate international travel and trade. Overall, the Port of Entry Designation Act seeks to enhance the capabilities of certain airports to handle international travel and ensure that they meet the necessary standards to serve as ports of entry.
Congressional Summary of S 677
Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.
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Current Status of Bill S 677
Bill S 677 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 677 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025. Bill S 677's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 20, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 677
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 677
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 677
A bill to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry.
A bill to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 677
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