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International Trade: Persistent Weaknesses in the In-Bond Cargo System Impede Customs and Border Protection's Ability to Address Revenue, Trade, and Security Concerns, Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
"The in-bond system is designed to facilitate the flow of trade; however, CBP does not know the extent of the in-bond system's use as a result of lax oversight. The system allows cargo to be transported from the arrival port, without appraisal or payment of duties, to another U.S. port for official entry into U.S. commerce or for exportation. Although the in-bond system is estimated to be widely used, CBP cannot assess the extent of program use because it collects little information on in-bond shipments and performs limited analysis of data that it does collect. Despite numerous program reviews and audits that identified problems in CBP's management of the in-bond system, weaknesses persist and continue to impede CBP's ability to ensure proper collection of trade revenue and management of trade risks. The major weakness is that CBP does not adequately monitor and track in-bond goods. In particular, it does not consistently reconcile in-bond documents issued at the arrival port with documents at the destination port to ensure that the cargo is either officially entered with appropriate duties or quotas applied, or is in fact exported. CBP records show that many in-bond cargo shipments remained unreconciled, or 'open,' with one port reporting that 77 percent of its in-bond transactions were open. Also, in-bond regulations provide unusual flexibility for the trade community, but create challenges for CBP in tracking movements. Finally, some CBP ports do not consistently perform in-bond compliance reviews which could identify weaknesses and possible solutions. The limited information available on in-bond cargo also impedes CBP efforts to manage security risks and ensure proper targeting of inspections. In-bond goods transit the United States with a security score based on manifest information and do not use more accurate and detailed entry type information to re-score until and unless the cargo enters U.S. commerce. As a result, some higher risk cargo may not be identified for inspection, and scarce inspection resources may be used for some lower risk cargo."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2007-04
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Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry, Report to Congressional Requesters
"U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for keeping terrorists and other dangerous people from entering the country while also facilitating the cross-border movement of millions of travelers. CBP carries out this responsibility at 326 air, sea, and land ports of entry. In response to a congressional request, GAO examined CBP traveler inspection efforts, the progress made and the challenges that remain in staffing and training at ports of entry, and the progress CBP has made in developing strategic plans and performance measures for its traveler inspection program. This is a public version of a For Official Use Only report GAO issued on October 5, 2007. To conduct its work, GAO reviewed and analyzed CBP data and documents related to inspections, staffing, and training, interviewed managers and officers, observed inspections at eight major air and land ports of entry, and tested inspection controls at eight small land ports of entry. Information the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deemed sensitive has been redacted. GAO made recommendations aimed at enhancing internal controls in the inspection process, mechanisms for measuring training provided and new officer proficiency, and implementing a performance measure for apprehending inadmissible aliens and other violators. DHS concurred with our recommendations and said that CBP is taking steps to address them."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2007-11
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Challenges at the Border, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, July 9 and 16, 2014
This is the July 9 and 16, 2014 hearing on "Challenges at the Border," held before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas R. Carper: "In 2006, just 8 years ago, the Border Patrol apprehended more than a million people at the border. Last year, we stopped just over 420,000. Some got through, but most did not. And while the most recent recession played a role in that drop, I think it is clear that the investments we have made in recent years have paid off. Although overall migration is still at historic lows, we are now facing a large surge, as we know, in undocumented immigration from the Central American countries, including unprecedented numbers of unaccompanied children and families showing up at our borders. Some are saying that the current situation shows that our borders are not secure. I do not believe this is true. And, let me be clear. These children and their families are not slipping past our borders undetected. They are being apprehended in large numbers by the Border Patrol almost as soon as they touch the United States, often turning themselves in voluntarily." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Craig W. Fugate, Mark H. Greenberg, Gil R. Kerlikowske, Juan P. Osuna, Franciso, and Thomas S. Winkiwski.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
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Visa Security and Overstays: How Secure is America? Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, May 21, 2013
This is the May 21, 2013 hearing, "Visa Security and Overstays: How Secure is America?," before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. From the opening statement of John Wagner, James Dinkins, and Shonnie Lyon: "Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the efforts of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent the exploitation of our non-immigrant visa system by terrorists and criminals. Every day, federal, state, local and tribal government officials verify the identities of individuals for a variety of purposes to determine whether they pose a risk to the United States and whether they meet the requirements for a specific government benefit or credential. Aliens who violate their immigration status and overstay their authorized periods of admission implicate critical areas of DHS's mission to protect national security and promoting the integrity of our immigration system." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Candice Miller, John Wagner, James Dinkins, Rebecca Gambler, and Shonnie Lyon.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Department of Homeland Security Border Security Metrics Report (August 5, 2020)
From the Legislative Language: "Section 1092 of the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law December 23, 2016, directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide annually to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate specific 'Metrics for Securing the Border Between Ports of Entry,' 'Metrics for Securing the Border At Ports of Entry,' 'Metrics for Securing the Maritime Border,' and 'Air and Marine Security Metrics in the Land Domain.' The NDAA further directs that the Secretary, 'in accordance with applicable privacy laws, make data related to apprehensions, inadmissible aliens, drug seizures, and other enforcement actions available to the public, law enforcement communities, and academic research communities.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2020-08-05
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Economic Impact of the Homeland Security Advisory System: The Cost of Heightened Border Security
"The majority of literature written on the economic impact of border security has indicated that the increased security following 9/11 has had adverse effects on the flow of foreign imports. This study measures the direct cost the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) had on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) overtime spending and the indirect cost on the U.S. economy by reducing the daily flow of imports. Three case studies were conducted at the United States' largest ports of entry. Each compared CBP overtime spending and the daily flow of imports during the seven periods the HSAS was elevated to ORANGE between 2002 and 2005. The study found that increased threat levels of the HSAS resulted in 50% more overtime spending by CBP. However, the HSAS had no impact on the daily flow of imports into the United States during the seven periods of elevated security between 2002 and 2005."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Cockrum, Jason J.
2008-12
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Securing America's Borders: The Role of the Intelligence Community [December 7, 2010]
"Maintaining the security of U.S. borders is a fundamental responsibility of the federal government. Various border security missions are assigned to the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies that work in cooperation with state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. The success of their efforts depends on the availability of reliable information on the nature of potential threats to border security. Given the extent of the land borders and the long coastlines of the United States and the number of individuals and vehicles crossing borders legitimately, the task of identifying law breakers within the overall threat environment is a major challenge. Law enforcement agencies obtain information from their usual sources--reports of crimes committed, tip-offs from informers, technical monitoring devices that now include unmanned aerial vehicles, and other sophisticated devices. In recent decades, and especially after 9/11, the potential for terrorists coming across the border as well as extensive narcotics trafficking have led policymakers to reach beyond law enforcement agencies to seek out information acquired by intelligence sources, including signals intelligence, imagery intelligence, and human agents."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Best, Richard A.
2010-12-07
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Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Strengthen Management and Oversight of its Prime Contractor, Report to Congressional Requesters
"The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Secure Border Initiative Network (SBInet) is to place surveillance systems along our nation's borders and provide Border Patrol command centers with the imagery and related tools and information needed to detect breaches and make agent deployment decisions. To deliver SBInet, DHS has relied heavily on its prime contractor. Because of the importance of effective contractor management and oversight to SBInet, GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to determine the extent to which DHS (1) defined and implemented effective controls for managing and overseeing the prime contractor and (2) effectively monitored the contractor's progress in meeting cost and schedule expectations. To do this, GAO analyzed key program documentation against relevant guidance and best practices, and interviewed program officials. GAO is making recommendations to DHS aimed at revising and implementing policies and procedures related to contractor deliverables and technical reviews, and improving EVM baselines and data. DHS agreed with GAO's recommendations and described actions to address them, but took exception with selected findings and conclusions regarding EVM [Earned Value Management] implementation. GAO stands by these findings and conclusions for reasons discussed in the report."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2010-10-18
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Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Reconsider Its Proposed Investment in Key Technology Program, Report to Congressional Requesters
"The technology component of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Secure Border Initiative (SBI), referred to as SBInet, is to put observing systems along our nation's borders and provide Border Patrol command centers with the imagery and related tools and information needed in deciding whether to deploy agents. SBInet is being acquired and deployed in incremental blocks of capability, with the first block to cost about $1.3 billion. Because of the program's importance, size, and challenges, GAO was asked to, among other things, determine the extent to which DHS has (1) defined the scope of its proposed SBInet solution, (2) developed a reliable schedule for this solution, (3) demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of this solution, and (4) acquired the solution using key management processes. To do this, GAO compared key program documentation to relevant guidance and industry practices.GAO is making recommendations to DHS aimed at (1) limiting near-term investment in the first incremental block of SBInet, (2) economically justifying any longer-term investment in SBInet, and (3) improving key program management disciplines. DHS agreed with 10 of GAO's 12 recommendations, and partially agreed with the other 2. For all of the recommendations, DHS also described planned and ongoing actions to address them."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2010-05-05
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Maritime Security Operations Within the Department of Homeland Security: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Border Security of the Select Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, May 5, 2004
From the opening statement of Kay Granger: "The purpose of today's hearing is to examine maritime security operations within the Department of Homeland Security, with a focus on how DHS agencies-including the U.S. Coast Guard, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration- are working together to avoid duplicative efforts and create greater efficiencies in providing maritime and port security." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Dave Camp, Loretta Sanchez, Kay Granger, Christopher Cox, Jim Turner, Peter A. DeFazio, Norman D. Dicks, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Edward J. Markey, Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Mark E. Souder, Jayson P. Ahern, David S. Belz, Tom Blank, and Charles E. Stallworth II.
United States. Government Printing Office
2005
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Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions [April 9, 2009]
"After the massive reorganization of federal agencies precipitated by the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are now four main federal agencies charged with securing the United States' borders: the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which patrols the border and conducts immigrations, customs, and agricultural inspections at ports of entry; the Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which investigates immigrations and customs violations in the interior of the country; the United States Coast Guard, which provides maritime and port security; and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for securing the nation's land, rail, and air transportation networks. This report is meant to serve as a primer on the key federal agencies charged with border security; as such it will briefly describe each agency's role in securing our nation's borders. This report will be updated as needed."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Haddal, Chad C.
2009-04-09
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Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions [Updated May 9, 2005]
"After the massive reorganization of federal agencies precipitated by the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are now four main federal agencies charged with securing the United States' borders: the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which patrols the border and conducts immigrations, customs, and agricultural inspections at ports of entry; the Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which investigates immigrations and customs violations in the interior of the country; the United States Coast Guard, which provides maritime and port security; and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for securing the nation's land, rail, and air transportation networks. This report is meant to serve as a primer on the key federal agencies charged with border security; as such it will briefly describe each agency's role in securing our nation's borders. This report will be updated as needed."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Nunez-Neto, Blas
2005-05-09
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Secure Border Initiative: Controls over Contractor Payments for the Technology Component Need Improvement, Report to Congressional Requesters
"In 2005, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated a multibillion-dollar contract to secure part of the nation's borders, the Secure Border Initiative (SBI). At that time, SBI was to include a single solution technology component; SBInet. DHS assigned the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) responsibility for overseeing the SBI contract, including SBInet. In January 2011, DHS announced that it was ending SBInet, and replacing it with a new technology portfolio. GAO was asked to (1) assess CBP's controls over payments to the prime contractor under the original SBInet program, and (2) provide information about the SBI program prime contractor's reporting against small business subcontracting goals. GAO [Government Accountability Office] assessed CBP controls against federal standards for internal control and relevant federal regulatory provisions, and summarized data on contractor performance against small business contracting goals. [...] GAO makes five recommendations to improve CBP controls over prime contractor payments under the SBInet and the successor technology portfolio, including actions to strengthen invoice review procedures, provide more detailed support, and to better focus closeout audits. DHS concurred in principle with all recommendations, but for some, DHS also commented on the cost-effectiveness or others' role in implementation. GAO addresses these comments in the report."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2011-05-25
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National Security Threats at the U.S.-Mexico Border
From the thesis abstract: "This paper will analyze the role of the National Guard and border security at the U.S. Mexico border in the face of National Security threats. It will first identify the scope and nature of national security threats posed by three principle phenomena in relation to the U.S.-Mexico border: trans-national crime, terrorism and illegal immigration. It intends to show how armed groups represented by Trans-national Criminal Organizations in the form of Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) represent the gravest threat to U.S National Security, followed by the spectre of terrorists. Though at least a very serious socio-economic issue, illegal immigration is not considered a national security threat here. Cash is defined as the center of gravity for DTOs that has enhanced a pre-existing Political-Criminal Nexus (PCN) in Mexico. This paper will discuss the role of border security in managing these threats, while acknowledging that it is only a small part of the solution, along with recommendations for establishing and implementing U.S. policy, to include the role of the National Guard, in assisting and augmenting overwhelmed law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in securing the U.S.-Mexico border. "
Army War College (U.S.)
Rasmussen, Thomas R.
2011-04-24
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United States Border Security and Reserve Component Forces
"The 2002 National Homeland Security Strategy cited border and transportation security as one of the six critical mission areas for securing America from terrorist attacks. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) was abolished in March 2003, and all its immigration-related functions were transferred into the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the newly created Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This Strategic Research Project examines the history of border security, strategic implications of the new mission, practices, and policies of the CBP. Further, it analyzes the international border security agreements between Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and reviews the use of Reserve Components in Joint Task Force North and Operation Jumpstart. Finally, it discusses the volunteer Minuteman Civil Defense Corps and concludes with recommendations for improving border security."
Army War College (U.S.)
Smith, Jeffrey A.
2007-03-15
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Border Security: Opportunities Exist to Ensure More Effective Use of DHS's Air and Marine Assets, Report to Congressional Requesters
"Within DHS [Department of Homeland Security], the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) OAM [Office of Air and Marine] deploys the largest law enforcement air force in the world. In support of homeland security missions, OAM provides aircraft, vessels, and crew at the request of the its customers, primarily Border Patrol, which is responsible for enforcing border security, and tracks its ability to meet requests. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to determine the extent to which OAM (1) met its customers' requests; (2) has taken steps to ensure its mix and placement of resources effectively met mission needs and addressed threats; and (3) coordinated the use of its assets with the USCG [United States Coast Guard], which is to execute its maritime security mission using its assets. GAO reviewed DHS policies, interviewed OAM, Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and USCG officials in headquarters and in 4 field locations selected on factors, such as threats and operating environments. Results from these field visits are not generalizable. GAO analyzed OAM support request data for fiscal year 2010, and surveyed OAM and USCG officials at 86 proximately located units to determine the extent of cooperation between the two agencies. This report is a public version of a law enforcement sensitive report GAO issued in February 2012. Information deemed sensitive has been redacted. [...] GAO recommends, among other things, that CBP reassess decisions and document its analyses for its asset mix and placement, and that DHS enhance oversight to ensure effective coordination of OAM and USCG"
United States. Government Accountability Office
2012-03
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Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions [August 4, 2004]
"After the massive reorganization of federal agencies precipitated by the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are now four main federal agencies charged with securing the United States' borders: the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which patrols the border and conducts immigrations, customs, and agricultural inspections at ports of entry; the Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which investigates immigrations and customs violations in the interior of the country; the United States Coast Guard, which provides maritime and port security; and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for securing the nation's land, rail, and air transportation networks. This report is meant to serve as a primer on the key federal agencies charged with border security; as such it will briefly describe each agency's role in securing our nation's borders. This report will be updated as needed."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
2004-08-04
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Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions [January 26, 2010]
"After the massive reorganization of federal agencies precipitated by the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are now four main federal agencies charged with securing the United States' borders: the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which patrols the border and conducts immigrations, customs, and agricultural inspections at ports of entry; the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which investigates immigrations and customs violations in the interior of the country; the United States Coast Guard, which provides maritime and port security; and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for securing the nation's land, rail, and air transportation networks. This report is meant to serve as a primer on the key federal agencies charged with border security; as such it will briefly describe each agency's role in securing our nation's borders. This report will be updated as needed."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Haddal, Chad C.
2010-01-26
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Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions [Updated May 13, 2008]
From the Summary: "After the massive reorganization of federal agencies precipitated by the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are now four main federal agencies charged with securing the United States' borders: the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which patrols the border and conducts immigrations, customs, and agricultural inspections at ports of entry; the Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which investigates immigrations and customs violations in the interior of the country; the United States Coast Guard, which provides maritime and port security; and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for securing the nation's land, rail, and air transportation networks. This report is meant to serve as a primer on the key federal agencies charged with border security; as such it will briefly describe each agency's role in securing our nation's borders. This report will be updated as needed."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Nunez-Neto, Blas
2008-05-13
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S. Rept. 115-270: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention Act of 2017, Report of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate to Accompany S. 1305 to Provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with Adequate Flexibility in Its Employment Authorities, June 7, 2018
"The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, to which was referred the bill (S. 1305) to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities, reports favorably thereon with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and recommends that the bill, as amended, do pass."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018-06-07
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U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, Second Session, May 27, 2010
From the opening statement of Henry Cuellar: "The subcommittee will come to order. The Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, are meeting today to receive testimony on the 'U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Me´rida Initiative.' I would like to thank my friend and colleague, Chairman Eliot Engel, who will be here in a few minutes, and the Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, for agreeing to hold this joint hearing today. The issues before us are of great concern to both subcommittees, and I anticipate a thoughtful and productive discussion. I would also like to welcome the new Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism, my friend, Candice Miller of Michigan. We now have the southern and northern border represented. Both of us represent districts along the Nation's board, and I know we have several issues of mutual interest. I would also look forward to working with her in the next weeks and months ahead on some of the issues facing both the north and the southern border." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Henry Cuellar, Eliot L. Engel, Connie Mack, Candice S. Miller, Bennie G. Thompson, Roberta Jacobson, Mariko Silver, Alonzo Pena, Allen Gina, John D. Negroponte, Shannon K. O'Neil and Bill McDonald.
United States. Government Printing Office
2010
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Borders: Technology and Security - Strategic Responses to New Challenges
"The New Mexico State University Government Department, in cooperation with the Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, conducted a 2-day colloquium, 'Borders: Technology and Security- Strategic Responses to New Challenges,' on April 1-2, 2008. The following points were put forth by colloquium participants. The concept of a border as a line on the ground is insufficient for today's realities. The concept of border security obscures larger issues of control and humane management. The European Union approach to interior border management differs from that of exterior border management and may offer a useful model for insight into alternative policies and practices. While the threat from terrorists is real, the over-security with regard to the border control process has generated greater problems than it may have solved. A great deal of room remains for improving management of the issues in both theory and practice, including the effective use of technology; however, this is ultimately a human issue. Practitioners and theorists see very different dimensions of the issues, but acknowledge the utility of colloquia such as this as a means to bring about unity of purpose and practice."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Johnson, Douglas V.
2008-05
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Interior Immigration Enforcement Legislation, Hearing Before the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session February 11, 2015
This testimony compilation is from the February 11, 2015 hearing, "Interior Immigration Enforcement Legislation," before the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. From the opening statement of Bob Goodlatte, "In 1986, Congress and the President promised Americans vigorous interior enforcement of our immigration laws in exchange for amnesty for 3 million unlawful aliens, but that promise was never kept. Today, nearly 30 years later, this Committee is holding a hearing on three immigration bills which will finally deliver on the promise of robust interior enforcement. All of these bills were introduced in the last Congress. One was introduced by Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Chairman Trey Gowdy and provides for crucial tools for the enforcement of our immigration laws within the interior of the United States. The second and third bills ensure that aliens apprehended along our borders are promptly removed and do not abuse our generous immigration laws. The second bill, introduced by Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, deals with asylum abuse and fraud within our immigration system. The third bill, introduced by John Carter, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Homeland Security, addresses the need to treat unaccompanied alien minors consistently so that they can be safely and expeditiously returned to their home countries. Successful immigration reform must address effective interior enforcement and the swift removal of those aliens who are apprehended along the border. This is an integral piece of the puzzle. We can't just be fixated on apprehending aliens along the border, which undoubtedly is an issue of paramount concern. We must also focus on what happens to those aliens who are apprehended, those who make it past the border, and those who violate the terms of their visas. That is what these three bills do." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sam S. Page, Frank L. Morris Sr., Dan Cadman, and Gerald Kicanas.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
2015-02-11
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Border Security: Inspections Practices, Policies, and Issues [Updated October 13, 2004]
"The United States now has a unified inspections operation at the borders; a single inspector is charged with examining people, animals, plants, goods, and cargo upon entry to the country. The transfer of these functions to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marks a significant policy shift for all of these functions, clarifying that -- although there are important commercial, economic, health, humanitarian, and immigration responsibilities -- ensuring the security of our borders is the top priority. The decision by DHS officials to further integrate the inspection duties so that there is 'one face at the border' now means that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors are essentially interchangeable and responsible for all primary inspections. A range of legal, administrative, and policy issues have emerged with unified border inspections. The bills implementing the 9/11 Commission recommendations (S. 2845, H.R. 10, S. 2774/H.R. 5040 and H.R. 5024) have various provisions affecting border inspections."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Wasem, Ruth Ellen; Monke, James; Viña, Stephen R.
2004-10-13
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Senators McCain and Kyl Announce Border Security Plan [April 20, 2010]
"U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) were joined today by Arizona Sheriffs Larry Dever, Cochise County and Paul Babeu, Pinal County in introducing a 10-point comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border." This plan includes such actions as: deploying National Guard troops to the Arizona-Mexico border, increasing funding for border law enforcement, offering hardship pay to border patrol agents, completing the fence along the border, and increasing funding for radio communications between border patrol agents and state, local, and tribal law enforcement.
United States. Congress. Senate
2010-04-20
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Merida Initiative: Examining United States Efforts to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representative, One Hundred and Tenth Congress, Second Session, June 5, 2008
From the opening statement of Loretta Sanchez. The purpose of this hearing is to "examine the efforts, goals and the possible implementation of the Me´rida Initiative and its role in reducing crime and drug trafficking in Mexico and in Central America. […]Recently, the United States has seen a rise in the operations of sophisticated crime organizations that have little regard for law enforcement and for our border officials. […] With the increase of violence from drug cartels on the Mexican side of the border in places like Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, it is appropriate to be concerned about how this is affecting our citizens here in the United States. Many drug cartels contract out to transnational gangs such as Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street Gang to smuggle drugs and people into the United States and to smuggle weapons and ammunition out of the United States. […] The Me´rida Initiative proposal was developed to stop these operations by implementing comprehensive cross-border communication and collaboration. Interagency cooperation among and inclusion of all agencies that work on our borders and with foreign governments is essential for the success of this proposal. […] This committee would like to see a commitment from all involved agencies that communication and collaboration are and will continue to be on the forefront of this initiative." This hearing "The Merida Initiative: Examining United States Efforts to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations, before the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representative, One Hundred and Tenth Congress, Second Session on June 5, 2008 included statements from Loretta Sanchez, a Representative in Congress from California, and Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism and Mark E. Souder, a Representative in Congress from Indiana, and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
United States. Government Printing Office
2008
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Border Security on Federal Lands, Oversight Field Hearings before the Committee on Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, August 5 and 28, 2006
From the opening statement of Stevan Pearce. "This brings me to the point of this hearing. Today we are hearing about solutions. It is important for the Committee to hear what border security measures will be put in place as well as their benefits to all those who depend on Federal lands for their livelihood and recreation. The key to implementing these solutions is the legislation that ultimately passes Congress and is signed into law. It is at this point where the House and the Senate depart ways. We passed a bill in the House that is primarily designed for border security leaving the two other issues of both legal and illegal immigration literally to be solved at a later date. The Senate took a different approach and brought in a bill that said we are going to try to solve the three aspects-border security per se, illegal immigration, and legal immigration. I don't think that we can do all three at one time. Having said that, being one of the people on the Homeland Security Committee primarily responsible for the House border security bill, my office wrote much of that bill. I am the only member of the House Homeland Security Committee that is on the southern border. I understand the issues, I think, more than most." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Brian Bilbray, Stevan Pearce, Steve Borchard, Christopher John Ingram, Judy Keeler, Victor Manjarrez, James McGarvie, Thomas A. Nassif, Carolyn E. Powers, Muriel Watson, Dennis R. Rehberg, Thomas G. Tancredo, Jeffrey Copp, Wayne Dusterhoff, Robert Harris, Jeremy House, and Abigail Kimbell.
United States. Government Printing Office
2006
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Border Security Status Report, Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2015: Fiscal Year 2015 Report to Congress
From the Executive Summary: "DHS secures our Nation's air, land, and sea borders to prevent illegal activity while facilitating lawful travel and trade. The Department's border security and management efforts focus on three interrelated goals: effectively securing U.S. air, land, and sea borders; safeguarding and streamlining lawful trade and travel; and disrupting and, in coordination with other federal agencies, dismantling transnational criminal and terrorist organizations. DHS continues to enhance U.S. border security significantly through the unprecedented deployment of personnel, technology, and infrastructure. The integration of intelligence and enforcement capabilities through intergovernmental task forces and partnerships has facilitated better information sharing leading to the increased interdiction of drugs, weapons, and currency. By focusing on the highest threats and responding rapidly, DHS has strengthened security across all U.S. borders while simultaneously facilitating international travel and trade."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2016-10-31
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Border Security Status Report: Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 2016 (Fiscal Year 2016 Report to Congress)
"DHS [Department of Homeland Security] secures our Nation's air, land, and sea borders to prevent illegal activity while facilitating lawful travel and trade. The Department's border security and management efforts focus on three interrelated goals: effectively securing U.S. air, land, and sea borders; safeguarding and streamlining lawful trade and travel; and disrupting and, in coordination with other federal agencies, dismantling transnational criminal and terrorist organizations. Through the unprecedented deployment of personnel, technology, and infrastructure, the U.S. border never has been more secure. The integration of intelligence and enforcement capabilities through intergovernmental task forces and partnerships has facilitated better information sharing, leading to the increased interdiction of drugs, weapons, and currency. By focusing on the highest threats and rapidly responding, DHS has strengthened security across all U.S. borders while facilitating international travel and trade."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2017-03-01
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Border Security Status Report: First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2016
"DHS [Department of Homeland Security] secures our Nation's air, land, and sea borders to prevent illegal activity while facilitating lawful travel and trade. The Department's border security and management efforts focus on three interrelated goals: effectively securing U.S. air, land, and sea borders; safeguarding and streamlining lawful trade and travel; and disrupting and, in coordination with other federal agencies, dismantling transnational criminal and terrorist organizations. Through the unprecedented deployment of personnel, technology, and infrastructure, the U.S. border never has been more secure. The integration of intelligence and enforcement capabilities through intergovernmental task forces and partnerships has facilitated better information sharing, leading to the increased interdiction of drugs, weapons, and currency. By focusing on the highest threats and rapidly responding, DHS has strengthened security across all U.S. borders while facilitating international travel and trade."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2016-12-23
