H.R. 8150 · 118th Congress

Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Introduced
2024-04-29
Latest action
2024-12-17 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 715.

Summary

Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports Act or the REVAMP Act

This bill directs U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) to establish guidance and procedures for performing repairs and maintenance projects below a certain cost at certain federally owned ports of entry.

Specifically, the guidance and procedures shall cover repair and maintenance projects at federally owned ports of entry that engage in certain activities, such as entry inspections and activities to prevent the entry of illicit drugs, agricultural pests, and contraband. The procedures shall cover projects that cost no more than $300,000.

CBP may perform such repair and maintenance projects in accordance with the procedures established under this bill.