Homeland Security Improvement Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
The Homeland Security Improvement Act aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security. It establishes a Border Oversight Commission to evaluate border enforcement policies and training programs, focusing on community engagement and agent safety. The bill also creates an Ombudsman for Border and Immigration-Related Concerns to address complaints and improve services. Finally, it mandates data collection on border enforcement activities and seeks to assess the impact of these activities on border communities.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Department of Homeland Security Border Oversight Commission to review border policies and training.
- Creates an Ombudsman for Border and Immigration-Related Concerns to handle complaints and provide redress.
- Requires the collection and reporting of data on border enforcement activities, including stops and searches.
- Mandates annual training for CBP agents and officers on use of force and community relations.
- Establishes a process for evaluating and updating border enforcement standards and guidelines.
- Creates a Border Community Liaison Office in each U.S. Border Patrol sector.
- Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report on migrant deaths along the border.
- Directs CBP to assess the impact of border enforcement technologies and operations on border communities.
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