This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to hire 1,000 new officers annually until staffing needs identified in their Workload Staffing Model are met, along with support staff to handle administrative tasks. The bill also requires CBP to submit a report within 90 days identifying infrastructure improvements, detection equipment, and safety gear needed at ports of entry to better intercept illegal drugs like opioids. Additionally, the legislation establishes quarterly reporting requirements on temporary duty assignments of CBP officers between ports, including costs and impacts, and mandates 10-day advance notice before redeploying officers unless there is an emergency. The bill affects CBP operations nationwide and requires funding through future appropriations, though no specific dollar amounts are allocated in the legislation itself.
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