Proposed Law to Streamline Maintenance at U.S. Ports of Entry

The Frame

What this does

This change aims to speed up small-scale repairs at border facilities by granting CBP independent authority to handle projects under $300,000, potentially reducing reliance on external General Services Administration processes for minor infrastructure upkeep.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The agency receives new authority to manage and perform maintenance projects under $300,000.

General Services Administration

The agency must be consulted by CBP to establish the new maintenance procedures.

Port of entry facility tenants

CBP must establish procedures for identifying and addressing impacts on these tenants during maintenance projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to directly manage and perform maintenance and repair projects costing up to $300,000 at federal . It requires the agency to establish and publish formal procedures for these projects and submit annual reports to Congress on all work completed.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill allow CBP to build new facilities?

No, the authority is limited to maintenance and repair projects involving existing infrastructure, property, and capital.

Will the $300,000 limit stay the same forever?

No, the bill requires the Commissioner to adjust this amount annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

How will the public know what maintenance is being done?

The bill requires CBP to publish its maintenance procedures in the and submit annual reports to Congress summarizing all projects and their costs.

Why It Matters

This change aims to speed up small-scale repairs at border facilities by granting CBP independent authority to handle projects under $300,000, potentially reducing reliance on external General Services Administration processes for minor infrastructure upkeep.

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Decentralization of Maintenance

The bill shifts maintenance authority from a centralized GSA-dependent process to a more direct, agency-led model for projects under $300,000.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection General Services Administration

Connected Entities

personTony Gonzales“Lead sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives“Receives the required annual report.”Map →

organizationAdministrator of General Services“Consulted in the establishment of maintenance procedures.”Map →

personVicente Gonzalez“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personCommissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection“Responsible for establishing and overseeing maintenance procedures.”Map →

organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“The agency responsible for implementing the bill's provisions.”Map →

personCorrea“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs“Receives the required annual report.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Appropriations of the Senate“Receives the required annual report.”Map →

personDe La Cruz“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives“Receives the required annual report.”Map →

personCuellar“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

personCiscomani“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

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