Bills · HR 1930
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1930Immigration
Border Workforce Improvement Act
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to provide a clear, data-driven understanding of the actual workforce needs at the southern border, an area of ongoing national debate and concern. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more effective management of border resources, potentially improving security, streamlining immigration processes, and ensuring that border agents are not perpetually stretched thin.
Without this bill, decisions about border staffing might continue to be made without a comprehensive, agency-wide assessment of needs, potentially leading to continued inefficiencies, burnout among personnel, or inadequate responses to evolving border challenges. A thorough assessment could inform future legislative and budgetary decisions, ensuring taxpayer money is spent on the most impactful solutions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct an assessment of staffing needs at the southern border within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
This is the core action of the bill, initiating a formal review of critical staffing levels.
PROVISION 02
The assessment must review existing staffing models, deployment methods, and the impact of relying on temporary assignments and overtime.
This ensures a deep dive into current operational practices and their effectiveness.
PROVISION 03
It requires identifying factors that affect workloads and staffing challenges, proposing solutions that DHS can implement or that require congressional action.
This provision aims to generate actionable recommendations for both the agencies and lawmakers.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to be submitted to appropriate congressional committees within 180 days after the assessment is complete, detailing findings and implementation plans.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with information to make future policy and funding decisions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 6
Introduced in House
MAR 6
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
MAR 6
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1930
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionMar 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
House BillHR 1930Immigration
Border Workforce Improvement Act
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
