A bill to expedite detainee transport to border patrol processing facilities.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2019): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 2202, would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a program aimed at speeding up the transportation of detainees to processing facilities. Specifically, it mandates that a certain number of border patrol agents at remote stations must possess commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements. Additionally, a specific number of buses would need to be assigned to various geographic sectors along the U.S.-Mexico border, including El Paso, Laredo, Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, and Tucson, as well as Big Bend, Del Rio, El Centro, and Yuma.
The bill affects border patrol agents working at remote stations and potentially the detainees they transport. It also impacts the allocation of resources within CBP by requiring the assignment of buses to specific sectors to ensure timely transport and reduce wait times. The legislation also includes a reporting requirement for the Secretary of Homeland Security to inform congressional committees about detainee stays at processing centers.
S. 2202 was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2019, by Senator Martin Heinrich and was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. As of its introduction, its current status is "Introduced." The next steps would involve the committee reviewing the bill, potentially holding hearings, and then deciding whether to advance it for a vote in the Senate.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a program to expedite detainee transport to processing facilities. Under the program, CBP shall ensure that (1) a certain number of border patrol agents with commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements are serving at each remote station and on each shift, and (2) a certain number of buses are assigned to specified geographical sectors.
Timeline
22 Jul 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 2202 do?
- This bill, S. 2202, would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a program aimed at speeding up the transportation of detainees to processing facilities. Specifically, it mandates that a certain number of border patrol agents at remote stations must possess commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements. Additionally, a specific number of buses would need to be assigned to various geographic sectors along the U.S.-Mexico border, including El Paso, Laredo, Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, and Tucson, as well as Big Bend, Del Rio, El Centro, and Yuma. The bill affects border patrol agents working at remote stations and potentially the detainees they transport. It also impacts the allocation of resources within CBP by requiring the assignment of buses to specific sectors to ensure timely transport and reduce wait times. The legislation also includes a reporting requirement for the Secretary of Homeland Security to inform congressional committees about detainee stays at processing centers. S. 2202 was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2019, by Senator Martin Heinrich and was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. As of its introduction, its current status is "Introduced." The next steps would involve the committee reviewing the bill, potentially holding hearings, and then deciding whether to advance it for a vote in the Senate.
- Has S. 2202 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2202. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2202?
- S. 2202 was sponsored by Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2202?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (22 Jul 2019).
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