Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from transferring staff at international land ports along the U.S.-Mexico border unless the transfer won't disrupt trade processing, the staff is immediately replaced, or the transfer is for physical border security. It specifically prevents transfers affecting non-security functions like processing immigrants. The bill requires DHS to notify Congress and the public within 24 hours of any staff transfer that could impact port operations. It directly affects southwest border ports of entry, trade participants, and border security staffing policies. The law aims to maintain consistent staffing to ensure smooth flow of legitimate travelers and trade.
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Introduced Feb 11, 2024
Last action Feb 11, 2024
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Feb 11, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Feb 11, 2024
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Ted Cruz
RRepublican
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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Mike Lee
RRepublican
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Pete Ricketts
RRepublican
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Rick Scott
RRepublican
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