US HB5468 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on December 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire Border Patrol processing coordinators. Such coordinators may (1) perform administrative tasks related to the intake and processing of apprehended individuals, (2) transport detained individuals, and (3) perform custodial watch duties. Such coordinators may not arrest individuals or conduct asylum interviews.
Title
Border Workforce Efficiency Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Xochitl Torres Small [D-NM] | Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX] |
| Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] | Rep. Michael Cloud [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. |
| 2019-12-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 2019-12-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5468/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5468/BILLS-116hr5468ih.pdf |
