Senate Bill 2691
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to establish the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Enforcement Related Concerns in the Department of Homeland Security.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2691
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill establishes the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Related Concerns within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ombudsman shall
- establish an independent, neutral, and standardized process to assist individuals in resolving complaints related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related entities;
- make recommendations to DHS to address chronic issues identified in the complaints process;
- establish a Border Oversight Panel, which shall make recommendations related to border enforcement policies and strategies;
- review ICE and CBP compliance with departmental policies and standards of care for detained aliens;
- establish a Border Community Liaison in each Border Patrol sector on the northern and southern borders, which shall consult with and receive feedback from border communities on ICE and CBP policies and activities;
- conduct yearly evaluations of training for ICE and CBP agents and officers, including whether such training adequately addresses the use of force and civil rights issues;
- develop recommendations for establishing an electronic number system for tracking a child that has been separated from a parent, legal guardian, or relative; and
- report to Congress a plan to require the use of body-worn cameras by Border Patrol agents and ICE officers.
October 24, 2019
10/24/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
10/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:42 AM