Proposal:Border Patrol Enhancement Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 4775
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Border Patrol Enhancement Act

This bill addresses various issues related to U.S. Border Patrol staffing.

For example, the bill (1) establishes the Border Patrol Reserve; (2) establishes for the U.S. Border Patrol an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents, which may be adjusted by the Department of Homeland Security; (3) requires the U.S. Border Patrol to complete a personnel requirements determination model; and (4) provides for higher minimum pay rates for agents.

Bill Title

Border Patrol Enhancement Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-08-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
• 2022-08-04: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.