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Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act

USA118th CongressS-1464| Senate 
| Updated: 10/3/2023
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Hawley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act This bill addresses various issues related to border security and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under this bill, DHS employees may receive danger pay while stationed in a foreign area while that area is experiencing certain conditions, such as civil war, that threaten physical harm or imminent danger to the employee. The danger pay may be for up to 35% of the employee's basic pay. Furthermore, DHS may waive reimbursement for the salaries of DHS employees providing training to foreign-vetted law enforcement or national security units under an agreement with the Department of Defense. The bill also authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide air and marine support to foreign governments for certain operations, such as an operation to deter illegal drugs from entering the United States. The bill also makes it a crime to destroy or significantly damage physical or electronic devices (e.g., fences or cameras) used by the federal government to control a U.S. international border with the intent to achieve certain goals relating to securing financial gain and breaking federal laws. Similarly, it shall be a crime to knowingly track, monitor, or transmit the activities of federal, state, or local law enforcement officers with the intent to achieve such goals. The crimes established by this bill shall be punishable by fines, imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4645
Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act
May 4, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 3, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-104.
Oct 3, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4645
    Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act


  • May 4, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 3, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-104.


  • October 3, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7311: Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2024
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperation

Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act

USA118th CongressS-1464| Senate 
| Updated: 10/3/2023
Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act This bill addresses various issues related to border security and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under this bill, DHS employees may receive danger pay while stationed in a foreign area while that area is experiencing certain conditions, such as civil war, that threaten physical harm or imminent danger to the employee. The danger pay may be for up to 35% of the employee's basic pay. Furthermore, DHS may waive reimbursement for the salaries of DHS employees providing training to foreign-vetted law enforcement or national security units under an agreement with the Department of Defense. The bill also authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide air and marine support to foreign governments for certain operations, such as an operation to deter illegal drugs from entering the United States. The bill also makes it a crime to destroy or significantly damage physical or electronic devices (e.g., fences or cameras) used by the federal government to control a U.S. international border with the intent to achieve certain goals relating to securing financial gain and breaking federal laws. Similarly, it shall be a crime to knowingly track, monitor, or transmit the activities of federal, state, or local law enforcement officers with the intent to achieve such goals. The crimes established by this bill shall be punishable by fines, imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4645
Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act
May 4, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 3, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-104.
Oct 3, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4645
    Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act


  • May 4, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 3, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-104.


  • October 3, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Hawley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7311: Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrimes against propertyCriminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperation