H.R. 4006 (112th): To require the submission of a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient U.S. Customs and Border ...

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112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Feb 09, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4006 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4006

To require the submission of a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at each of the ten international airports in the United States with the largest volume of international travelers to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 9, 2012

Ms. HAHN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

A BILL

To require the submission of a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at each of the ten international airports in the United States with the largest volume of international travelers to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. PLAN TO ENSURE AIRPORT SECURITY.

    (a) In General- Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a comprehensive plan for ensuring the placement of sufficient U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at each of the ten international airports in the United States with the largest volume of international travelers.

    (b) Elements- The plan required under subsection (a) shall include the following:

      (1) An assessment of existing personnel employed at the airports identified in such plan.

      (2) An assessment of the existing security threats and vulnerabilities of such airports.

      (3) An estimate of the personnel needs for each such airport that is required in order to effectively combat such security threats and vulnerabilities.

      (4) An assessment of how increases in international travel may impact current U.S. Customs and Border Protection security functions.

      (5) An identification of any obstacles that may impede such a plan from being fully implemented.

      (6) A detailed estimate of all costs associated with the implementation of such a plan.