Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5468
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Border Workforce Efficiency Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 17, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 17, 2019
Latest Action
Jan 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5468
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Border Workforce Efficiency Act

This bill 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.

Text (1)
December 17, 2019
Actions (3)
01/08/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
12/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
12/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:53 AM