Bill · H.R. 195· House(119-HR-195)
CBP Relocation Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CBP Relocation Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to move the U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters to Texas. The relocation must include all functions, personnel, and real assets of the current headquarters. This move must be completed no later than January 1, 2026. To accomplish this, the Secretary will work with the Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas. The new headquarters must be strategically placed to handle a crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill mandates that the new headquarters be strategically placed to handle crises at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The relocation of a major federal headquarters and its personnel to Texas will likely create new jobs in the region.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The influx of federal personnel may support local businesses and economic activity in the relocation area.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Strategic Positioning: The bill requires the new headquarters to be strategically placed to help handle a crisis at the border between the U.S. and Mexico (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- Introduced in House