This legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to study and report on staffing needs for border security agencies operating at the southern border, specifically U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The study must be completed within 90 days and must examine current staffing models, the effects of relying on temporary staffing solutions like overtime and details, factors affecting workload demands, and gaps in human resources and technology systems. Within 180 days of completing the assessment, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a detailed report to Congress that includes findings and recommendations for how the agencies should implement improvements to their workforce strategies. The bill does not authorize specific funding amounts but directs relevant congressional committees to receive the final report. This legislation affects federal border patrol and immigration enforcement personnel and seeks to address chronic staffing challenges at the southern border.
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