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Easier Hiring for Border and Customs Officers

New rules aim to streamline the hiring of experienced law enforcement officers and veterans for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This allows for faster staffing of positions, potentially enhancing border security. High standards for candidate vetting are maintained.
Key points
Waiver of mandatory polygraph exams for experienced state and federal officers who have already passed such exams or hold relevant clearances.
Streamlined hiring for military veterans with appropriate security clearances and no serious criminal or military offenses.
Continued rigorous background checks and ongoing evaluations for all hires, even if polygraph requirements are waived.
Mandatory reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on polygraph waiver requests, approvals, and denials, increasing transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7287
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Process start date: 2022-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7287.

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 2022-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Waiver of mandatory polygraph exams for experienced state and federal officers who have already passed such exams or hold relevant clearances.
  • Streamlined hiring for military veterans with appropriate security clearances and no serious criminal or military offenses.
  • Continued rigorous background checks and ongoing evaluations for all hires, even if polygraph requirements are waived.
  • Mandatory reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on polygraph waiver requests, approvals, and denials, increasing transparency.
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. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

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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