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Border Patrol Enhancement Act

USA118th CongressS-1444| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2024
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Patrol Enhancement Act This bill addresses various issues related to U.S. Border Patrol staffing. The bill establishes for the U.S. Border Patrol an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents, which may be adjusted by the Department of Homeland Security using a validated personnel requirements determination model required by this bill. Specifically, the U.S. Border Patrol must complete a personnel requirements determination model and contract with a research entity to analyze the validity of the model. The bill also provides for higher minimum pay rates for agents. Furthermore, the U.S. Border Patrol must require agents, employees, and certain contract employees to participate in continuing education on various topics, including (1) the nonlethal use of force policies and de-escalation strategies; (2) identifying and responding to vulnerable populations, such as children and victims of human trafficking; and (3) relevant cultural, societal, racial, and religious training.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4775
Border Patrol Enhancement Act
May 4, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 19, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 9, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-267.
Dec 9, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4775
    Border Patrol Enhancement Act


  • May 4, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 19, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 9, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-267.


  • December 9, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2837: Border Patrol Pay Parity Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers

Border Patrol Enhancement Act

USA118th CongressS-1444| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2024
Border Patrol Enhancement Act This bill addresses various issues related to U.S. Border Patrol staffing. The bill establishes for the U.S. Border Patrol an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents, which may be adjusted by the Department of Homeland Security using a validated personnel requirements determination model required by this bill. Specifically, the U.S. Border Patrol must complete a personnel requirements determination model and contract with a research entity to analyze the validity of the model. The bill also provides for higher minimum pay rates for agents. Furthermore, the U.S. Border Patrol must require agents, employees, and certain contract employees to participate in continuing education on various topics, including (1) the nonlethal use of force policies and de-escalation strategies; (2) identifying and responding to vulnerable populations, such as children and victims of human trafficking; and (3) relevant cultural, societal, racial, and religious training.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4775
Border Patrol Enhancement Act
May 4, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 19, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 9, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-267.
Dec 9, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4775
    Border Patrol Enhancement Act


  • May 4, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 19, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 9, 2024
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-267.


  • December 9, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 670.
James Lankford

James Lankford

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2837: Border Patrol Pay Parity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers