Congressional Hearing on Customs and Border Protection Staffing Challenges
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This hearing informs potential future legislation and policy changes regarding federal hiring practices, staffing levels, and resource allocation for the agency responsible for border security.
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CBP Employees
The workforce is subject to potential changes in recruitment, retention, and management policies discussed during the hearing.
National Treasury Employees Union
The union represents employees whose working conditions and recruitment standards are the subject of the committee's oversight.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 7, 2019, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The primary focus was identifying solutions for recruitment and retention issues within CBP.
- Witnesses included representatives from CBP, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Border Patrol, Accenture Federal Services, and the National Treasury Employees Union.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- The session included two panels of expert witnesses providing testimony on workforce management.
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Why It Matters
This hearing informs potential future legislation and policy changes regarding federal hiring practices, staffing levels, and resource allocation for the agency responsible for border security.
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Focus on Workforce Management
The hearing highlights a shift toward addressing internal agency management and staffing as a core component of border security policy.
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