CBP Relocation Act (H.R. 10463)

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill mandates a major logistical shift for a federal agency, requiring the acquisition of land in Texas and coordination with state officials to position the agency's leadership closer to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel

Employees currently based at the existing headquarters would be subject to relocation to Texas.

General Land Office of the State of Texas

The office is required to collaborate with the Secretary of Homeland Security to facilitate the relocation.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to move the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to Texas by January 1, 2026. The relocation must include all headquarters personnel, functions, and physical assets.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill mandates a major logistical shift for a federal agency, requiring the acquisition of land in Texas and coordination with state officials to position the agency's leadership closer to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Frequently Asked Questions

When would the move to Texas be completed?

The bill sets a deadline of January 1, 2026.

Who is responsible for choosing the location in Texas?

The Secretary of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, must ensure the site is strategically placed for border crisis management.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Mandatory Agency Relocation

The bill represents a legislative attempt to force the physical relocation of a federal agency headquarters to a specific state, rather than leaving the decision to executive branch administrative discretion.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

dollar_amount10463“bill number, not a dollar amount”Map →

personCommissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection“involved in the relocation process”Map →

personCommissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas“collaborating with the Secretary of Homeland Security”Map →

organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“federal law enforcement agency”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 10463“bill number”Map →

personSecretary of Homeland Security“head of the Department of Homeland Security”Map →

locationTexas“proposed location for the new headquarters”Map →

personMr. Self“introduced the bill”Map →

dateDecember 17, 2024“date the bill was introduced”Map →

dateJanuary 1, 2026“deadline for the relocation”Map →

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Controversy60
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