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Border Support Contracts Review: Efficiency and Cost Assessment

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security to thoroughly review how external companies are used to support border operations with Mexico. The goal is to assess if these services are effective and cost-efficient for taxpayers, and to develop a future plan for better managing these expenses and ensuring service continuity.
Key points
The Department of Homeland Security must assess if using external contractors at the border is more efficient than using its own employees.
The act mandates a plan to improve the management of contracts with external companies to save money and ensure better service quality.
Citizens can expect greater transparency in public spending on border security, potentially leading to more efficient use of their tax dollars.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5683
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Process start date: 2021-10-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of Homeland Security Border Support Services Contracts Review Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5683.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Homeland Security must assess if using external contractors at the border is more efficient than using its own employees.
  • The act mandates a plan to improve the management of contracts with external companies to save money and ensure better service quality.
  • Citizens can expect greater transparency in public spending on border security, potentially leading to more efficient use of their tax dollars.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 167.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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