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HR1401FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

The END FENTANYL Act (H.R. 1401)

Original title: END FENTANYL Act

December 17, 2024

border security drug enforcement federal policy customs and border protection

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

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Signed

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

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation changes the frequency of mandatory internal policy reviews for border agents, aiming to ensure inspection techniques keep pace with evolving smuggling tactics at .

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

The agency is required to conduct triennial reviews and submit reports to Congress.

Committee on Homeland Security

The committee is designated to receive summary reports regarding policy and manual changes.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review and update its inspection policies and manuals at least every three years to better detect drug and human smuggling. It also mandates that the agency report these updates to Congress.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often will border inspection policies be updated under this bill?

The bill requires updates to occur at least every three years ().

Who is responsible for updating these policies?

The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for the reviews and updates.

What is the goal of these updates?

To ensure inspection practices effectively respond to new technologies and methods used to disguise illegal activity, such as drug and human smuggling.

Why It Matters

This legislation changes the frequency of mandatory internal policy reviews for border agents, aiming to ensure inspection techniques keep pace with evolving smuggling tactics at .

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Discoveries

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Mandatory Periodic Review

The bill shifts from discretionary policy updates to a mandatory triennial review cycle for CBP inspection manuals.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Connected Entities

personTony Gonzales“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationOffice of Field Operations“Part of CBP responsible for port inspections”Map →

personCommissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection“The individual responsible for overseeing CBP operations”Map →

personMrs. Chavez- DeRemer“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Legislative body”Map →

organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“Congressional committee overseeing revenue and taxation”Map →

organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Agency responsible for border security”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“Congressional committee overseeing homeland security”Map →

personTitus“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Agency responsible for publishing government documents”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security“Congressional committee overseeing homeland security”Map →

personMr. Guest“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationSenate“Legislative body”Map →

personMs. Craig“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

personMrs. Lee of Nevada“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

personMr. Trone“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

personMr. Ezell“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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