Bill · H.R. 434· House(119-HR-434)
CBP Workload Staffing Model Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Clay Higgins
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CBP Workload Staffing Model Act aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It directs the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop workload staffing models for the U.S. Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations. This must be done within one year of the Act's enactment. The bill also requires the implementation of a staffing model that considers frontline activities, operating environments, and infrastructure. Additionally, it mandates the creation of a workforce tracking system with specific standard operating procedures and training. Finally, the Secretary of Homeland Security must provide annual status updates to congressional committees regarding these models.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances border security capabilities by requiring workload staffing models that ensure personnel and resources are adequately assigned to frontline duties.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by requiring annual status updates on staffing models and methodologies to be submitted to Congressional committees.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
The bill's requirement for accurate tracking of completed work hours and activities provides better administrative oversight of workforce labor.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Adequate Resource Allocation: Under Section 2(b)(18), the staffing model is designed to consider essential frontline activities, infrastructure, and technology to ensure field and support posts have adequate resources to carry out their duties.
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Improved Workforce Tracking and Accountability: Section 2(b)(19) requires the development of standard operating procedures for a workforce tracking system and the implementation of internal controls to ensure the timely and accurate scheduling and reporting of actual completed work hours and activities.
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Oversight and Feedback: Section 2(d) requires the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to review the developed staffing models and provide feedback to the Secretary and Congress to ensure the models are responsive to recommendations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within 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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+3
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Introduced in House