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United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act

USA115th CongressHR-6400| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (33)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Karen C. Handel (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)John Katko (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to submit to the congressional homeland security and tax committees a threat and operational analysis of U.S. air, land, and sea ports of entry. Such analysis shall include an assessment of: current and potential threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to exploit security vulnerabilities at ports of entry or to unlawfully enter the United States through such ports of entry; methods and pathways used to exploit security vulnerabilities at ports of entry; improvements needed at ports of entry to prevent the unlawful movement of people, illicit drugs, and other contraband across U.S. borders; improvements needed to enhance travel and trade facilitation and reduce wait times at ports of entry; and processes conducted at ports of entry that do not require law enforcement training and could be filled with non-law enforcement staff or by the private sector or be automated. In compiling such analysis, CBP shall consider and examine: (1) personnel needs, including K-9 units, and estimated costs, at each port of entry; (2) technology needs, including radiation portal monitors and non-intrustive inspection technology, and estimated costs at each port of entry; and (3) infrastructure needs and estimated costs at each port of entry. CBP shall, at specified intervals, provide to the committees a ports of entry strategy and implementation plan.

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Timeline
Jul 17, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 24, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 24, 2018
Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.
Jul 24, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sep 4, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-914, Part I.
Sep 4, 2018
Mrs. Lesko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 4, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7811-7813)
Sep 4, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6400.
Sep 4, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7811-7812)
Sep 4, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7811-7812)
Sep 4, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 19, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 19, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 19, 2018
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7896)
Dec 19, 2018
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7896)
Dec 20, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-372.
  • July 17, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 24, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 24, 2018
    Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.


  • July 24, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 25, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • September 4, 2018
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-914, Part I.


  • September 4, 2018
    Mrs. Lesko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 4, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7811-7813)


  • September 4, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6400.


  • September 4, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7811-7812)


  • September 4, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7811-7812)


  • September 4, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 5, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 19, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 19, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 19, 2018
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7896)


  • December 19, 2018
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7896)


  • December 20, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-372.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 115-3706: A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry, and for other purposes.
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementImmigration status and proceduresInfrastructure developmentIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and funding

United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act

USA115th CongressHR-6400| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to submit to the congressional homeland security and tax committees a threat and operational analysis of U.S. air, land, and sea ports of entry. Such analysis shall include an assessment of: current and potential threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to exploit security vulnerabilities at ports of entry or to unlawfully enter the United States through such ports of entry; methods and pathways used to exploit security vulnerabilities at ports of entry; improvements needed at ports of entry to prevent the unlawful movement of people, illicit drugs, and other contraband across U.S. borders; improvements needed to enhance travel and trade facilitation and reduce wait times at ports of entry; and processes conducted at ports of entry that do not require law enforcement training and could be filled with non-law enforcement staff or by the private sector or be automated. In compiling such analysis, CBP shall consider and examine: (1) personnel needs, including K-9 units, and estimated costs, at each port of entry; (2) technology needs, including radiation portal monitors and non-intrustive inspection technology, and estimated costs at each port of entry; and (3) infrastructure needs and estimated costs at each port of entry. CBP shall, at specified intervals, provide to the committees a ports of entry strategy and implementation plan.

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Timeline
Jul 17, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 24, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 24, 2018
Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.
Jul 24, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sep 4, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-914, Part I.
Sep 4, 2018
Mrs. Lesko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 4, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7811-7813)
Sep 4, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6400.
Sep 4, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7811-7812)
Sep 4, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7811-7812)
Sep 4, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 19, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 19, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 19, 2018
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7896)
Dec 19, 2018
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7896)
Dec 20, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-372.
  • July 17, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 24, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 24, 2018
    Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.


  • July 24, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 25, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • September 4, 2018
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-914, Part I.


  • September 4, 2018
    Mrs. Lesko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 4, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7811-7813)


  • September 4, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6400.


  • September 4, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7811-7812)


  • September 4, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7811-7812)


  • September 4, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 5, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 19, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 19, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 19, 2018
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7896)


  • December 19, 2018
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7896)


  • December 20, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • December 21, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-372.
Debbie Lesko

Debbie Lesko

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (33)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Karen C. Handel (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)John Katko (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 115-3706: A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementImmigration status and proceduresInfrastructure developmentIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and funding