Bills · HR 434
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 434Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementBorder security and unlawful immigration
CBP Workload Staffing Model Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it aims to improve how a critical federal agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, manages its most important resource: its people. If CBP can more accurately determine its staffing needs and track its workforce's activities, it could lead to more efficient use of taxpayer dollars, stronger border security, and better working conditions for agents and officers.
Without such a bill, CBP might continue to rely on less precise methods for staffing, which could result in understaffed areas, inefficient operations, or a mismatch between where personnel are located and where they are most needed. By requiring a structured approach and external review by the Inspector General, this bill seeks to bring greater accountability and effectiveness to CBP's human capital management, directly impacting the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The CBP Commissioner must develop and implement workload staffing models for the U.S. Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations within one year.
This provision creates a structured and data-driven approach for determining the optimal number and placement of personnel in key border security roles.
PROVISION 02
The staffing models must consider factors like frontline activities, varying operating environments, infrastructure, technology, and required support levels, and also apply to the Office of Field Operations.
This ensures the models are comprehensive and realistic, reflecting the complexities and diverse needs across different CBP operational units.
PROVISION 03
CBP must develop standard procedures for a workforce tracking system, train staff on its use, and implement controls to ensure timely and accurate reporting of work hours and activities.
This provision aims to improve transparency and accountability for how CBP personnel spend their time, which is essential for effective resource management.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary of Homeland Security must provide initial and annual status updates to relevant Congressional committees on the implementation and status of the staffing models and tracking system.
This ensures ongoing Congressional oversight and accountability regarding the progress and effectiveness of these new initiatives.
PROVISION 05
The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security must review the developed workload staffing models within 120 days and provide feedback to Congress.
This independent review provides an objective assessment of the models' effectiveness and responsiveness to prior recommendations, enhancing their credibility and utility.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
JAN 15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 434
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2025
Last actionJan 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025
House BillHR 434Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementBorder security and unlawful immigration
CBP Workload Staffing Model Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2025
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