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Border Workforce Efficiency Act

USA116th CongressHR-5468| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2020
Xochitl Torres Small

Xochitl Torres Small

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 8, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • January 8, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDetention of personsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementImmigration status and procedures

Border Workforce Efficiency Act

USA116th CongressHR-5468| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2020
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.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jan 8, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • January 8, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Xochitl Torres Small

Xochitl Torres Small

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDetention of personsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementImmigration status and procedures