Bills · HR 195
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 195Government buildings, facilities, and propertyTexas
CBP Relocation Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a major change in how a key federal agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, operates its central command. If it becomes law, it would shift a significant federal presence and potentially thousands of jobs from the Washington D.C. area to Texas, impacting both the federal workforce and the Texas communities involved. Voters should care because such a move would involve substantial costs for relocation, new facilities, and potential disruption to government operations, all paid for by taxpayers.
It also reflects a policy decision to place the agency's leadership closer to a major border region, potentially changing how border security issues are managed and perceived. If this bill doesn't become law, CBP headquarters would remain in its current location, avoiding these costs and logistical challenges, and maintaining its current proximity to other federal agencies and Congress.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to move the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the State of Texas.
This is the core action of the bill, fundamentally changing the operational base of a major federal agency.
PROVISION 02
Requires the relocation to be completed by January 1, 2026, and to include all headquarters functions, personnel, and physical property.
This sets a clear deadline and ensures a comprehensive transfer of the agency's central operations.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the new headquarters must be "strategically placed" to effectively handle crises at the U.S.-Mexico border.
This sets a key functional requirement for the new location, aiming to improve response capabilities to border issues.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land in Texas for the new headquarters, in collaboration with the Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas.
This provides the necessary legal authority for the federal government to secure a physical site for the relocated headquarters.
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YRS IN OFFICE
3
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
JAN 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 195
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 195Government buildings, facilities, and propertyTexas
CBP Relocation Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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READING
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