CBP Workload Staffing Model Act

House Bill

H.R. 434

119th Congress

CBP Workload Staffing Model Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chip Roy

Representative

Republican

TX-21

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill requires Customs and Border Protection to develop staffing models for Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations that account for essential activities, operating environments, and infrastructure. It also requires workforce tracking systems and internal controls.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires Customs and Border Protection to develop staffing models for Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations that account for essential activities, operating environments, and infrastructure. It also requires workforce tracking systems and internal controls.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

CBP Workload Staffing Model ActThis bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop and implement a workload staffing model for each of the U.S. Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations.Such model shall include (1) consideration for essential frontline operator activities and functions, (2) variations in operating environments, and (3) present and planned infrastructure and technology. The CBP must also develop standard operating procedures for a workforce tracking system, train the workforce on the use of such system, and implement internal controls to ensure timely and accurate scheduling and reporting.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must review the model and provide feedback regarding the degree to which it is responsive to certain DHS recommendations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires CBP staffing models for Border Patrol
Covers Air and Marine Operations staffing
Must consider operating environments and infrastructure
Requires workforce tracking systems
DHS reviews and provides feedback on model

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations would have data-driven staffing models to guide personnel decisions. This could improve resource allocation and help identify staffing needs based on actual workload and conditions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration

Congressional oversight

Executive agency funding and structure

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Government information and archives

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

434, 119th Congress (2025). "CBP Workload Staffing Model Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-434