{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Legislation","name":"Homeland Security Improvement Act","description":"

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.

","legislationIdentifier":"HR 2203","legislationType":"Bill","legislationLegalForce":"NotInForce","legislationJurisdiction":"USA","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Veronica Escobar","url":"https://legisdaily.com/mp/veronica-escobar-us"}],"about":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Immigration"},"keywords":"Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Border security and unlawful immigration, Child safety and welfare, Congressional oversight, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Criminal justice information and records, Department of Homeland Security, Employee performance, Employment and training programs, Evidence and witnesses, Executive agency funding and structure, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Immigrant health and welfare, Immigration status and procedures, Law enforcement administration and funding, Law enforcement officers, Photography and imaging, Specialized courts, Technology assessment","dateModified":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","url":"https://legisdaily.com/bill/USA-116-HR-2203"}