S 3796 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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