H.R. 5468 · 116th Congress
Border Workforce Efficiency Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Xochitl Torres Small
- Introduced
- 2019-12-17
- Latest action
- 2020-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Summary
Border Workforce Efficiency Act
This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire Border Patrol processing coordinators. Such coordinators may (1) perform administrative tasks related to the intake and processing of apprehended individuals, (2) transport detained individuals, and (3) perform custodial watch duties. Such coordinators may not arrest individuals or conduct asylum interviews.