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CBP Authority to Reorganize Customs Revenue Functions and Protect Staffing Levels.

This bill grants U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) new authority to reorganize and modify job positions related to collecting customs revenue. The goal is to improve efficiency in managing duties and tariffs. Crucially, the law also prevents CBP from reducing staffing levels for these revenue functions below the optimal level determined by official resource models.
Key points
CBP gains power to consolidate or modify customs revenue functions, including creating new job titles and classifications for specialized personnel.
Staffing levels for customs revenue collection cannot be cut below the officially determined optimal level, ensuring adequate resources for trade management.
The changes aim to streamline trade processes and enhance the effectiveness of collecting duties and tariffs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4183
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-04-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4183.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • CBP gains power to consolidate or modify customs revenue functions, including creating new job titles and classifications for specialized personnel.
  • Staffing levels for customs revenue collection cannot be cut below the officially determined optimal level, ensuring adequate resources for trade management.
  • The changes aim to streamline trade processes and enhance the effectiveness of collecting duties and tariffs.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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