Enhancing US Border Resilience Against Extreme Weather and Water Events.
This Act requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess how extreme weather affects its operations, infrastructure, and personnel safety. The core goal is to develop a comprehensive strategy and safety protocols to ensure continuous border security and protect the health of both officers and individuals undergoing inspection during severe storms, heatwaves, or floods. This aims to make border crossings safer and more reliable for the public during hazardous conditions.
Key points
CBP must assess the impact of hazardous weather (like hurricanes, extreme cold) on border infrastructure and operational effectiveness over the past five years.
A new strategy and safety protocols must be developed to protect CBP personnel and individuals being inspected at the border from weather hazards.
The strategy requires a cost-benefit analysis and mandatory consultation with state governors, tribal governments, and relevant federal agencies.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4672
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-07-11