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Standardizing Border Inspections: Annual Review to Combat Drug and Human Smuggling.

This law requires U.S. border agencies to annually review and standardize inspection procedures across all border points. The goal is to improve the detection of drug smuggling, particularly fentanyl, and illegal crossings. For citizens, this aims to enhance public safety through more effective border security measures.
Key points
Border agencies must annually update and standardize inspection policies nationwide.
Mandatory review of methods used for fentanyl smuggling and illegal border crossings.
Uniform procedures are intended to prevent smugglers from exploiting inconsistencies in the system.
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Print number: 118_S_3112
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-10-24