United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 8640 — To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance and repair projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement activities, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This bill directs U.S. Customs Border and Protection to establish procedures for performing repairs and maintenance projects below a certain cost threshold at federally owned ports of entry where certain activities are conducted, such as entry inspections and activities to prevent the entry of illicit drugs, agricultural pests, and contraband.

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The bill requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for maintenance and repair projects at federal ports of entry and amends existing law regarding such projects.

  • 6 U.S.C. 211(o)

    (3) Port maintenance.-- (A) Procedures.-- (i) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Commissioner, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services shall establish, and may update as appropriate, procedures described in clause (ii) pursuant to which U.S. Customs and Border Protection is authorized to conduct maintenance and repair projects costing not more than $300,000 at any Federal Government-owned port of entry at which the Office of Field Operations performs any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of subsection (g)(3). (ii) Procedures described.--The procedures described in this clause include-- (I) a description of the types of maintenance and repair projects that may be carried out pursuant to clause (i); and (II) the procedures for identifying and addressing any impacts on other tenants of facilities at which such projects are carried out. (iii) Publication of procedures.--The procedures established or updated, as the case may be, pursuant to clause (i) shall be published in the Federal Register. (B) Limitation.--The authority under subparagraph (A) shall only be available for maintenance or repair projects involving existing infrastructure, property, and capital at any port of entry described in such subparagraph. (C) Annual adjustments.--The Commissioner shall annually adjust the dollar amount specified in subparagraph (A) by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of June preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the preceding calendar year. (D) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect the availability of funding from-- (i) the Federal Buildings Fund established under section 592 of title 40, United States Code; (ii) the port of entry donation authority under section 482; or (iii) any other statutory authority or appropriation for maintenance or repair projects described in subparagraph (A).

    This addition establishes a formal process for maintenance and repair projects at federal ports of entry, including funding limits and procedural requirements.

  • 6 U.S.C. 232(a)

    such section

    This amendment clarifies the reference to the section concerning the Administrator's functions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8640 do?
This bill directs U.S. Customs Border and Protection to establish procedures for performing repairs and maintenance projects below a certain cost threshold at federally owned ports of entry where certain activities are conducted, such as entry inspections and activities to prevent the entry of illicit drugs, agricultural pests, and contraband.
Who sponsors HR 8640?
HR 8640 is sponsored by Gonzales, Tony (Republican), Cuellar, Henry (Democratic), and Peters, Scott H. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8640?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8640?
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