Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

Senate Bill

S. 243

119th Congress

Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Hawley

Senator

Republican

MO

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill allows the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to make repairs and do maintenance on certain federal ports of entry without going through a lengthy approval process, as long as the projects cost $300,000 or less. The goal is to make it faster and easier for CBP to keep these ports of entry, which are important for inspecting people and goods entering the country, in good condition.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

SponsorJosh Hawley (R-MO)

Introduced6/16/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

This bill allows the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to make repairs and do maintenance on certain federal ports of entry without going through a lengthy approval process, as long as the projects cost $300,000 or less. The goal is to make it fa

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This bill allows the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to make repairs and do maintenance on certain federal ports of entry without going through a lengthy approval process, as long as the projects cost $300,000 or less. The goal is to make it faster and easier for CBP to keep these ports of entry, which are important for inspecting people and goods entering the country, in good condition.

Bill Number: 243
Sponsor: Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Introduced: 6/16/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Bill Number: 243
Sponsor: Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/16/2025
Summary: This bill allows the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to make repairs and do maintenance on certain federal ports of entry without going through a lengthy approval process, as long as the projects cost $300,000 or less. The goal is to make it faster and easier for CBP to keep these po

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to make repairs and do maintenance on certain federal ports of entry without going through a lengthy approval process, as long as the projects cost $300,000 or less. The goal is to make it faster and easier for CBP to keep these ports of entry, which are important for inspecting people and goods entering the country, in good condition.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This bill directs U.S. Customs Border and Protection (CBP) to establish procedures for performing repairs and maintenance projects below a certain cost at certain federally owned ports of entry. Specifically, these procedures shall cover repair and maintenance projects at federally owned ports of entry that engage in certain activities, such as entry inspections and activities to prevent the entry of illicit drugs, agricultural pests, and contraband. The procedures shall cover projects that cost no more than $300,000, with this cap to be adjusted annually for inflation. CBP may perform such repair and maintenance projects in accordance with the procedures established under this bill.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows CBP to perform repair and maintenance projects costing $300,000 or less at federally owned ports of entry without going through a lengthy approval process
Covers projects related to entry inspections and preventing the entry of illegal drugs, pests, and contraband
The $300,000 cost cap will be adjusted annually for inflation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would make it easier and quicker for CBP to maintain and repair the infrastructure at key ports of entry along the U.S. borders. This could help ensure these ports remain functional and efficient for inspecting people, goods, and preventing the entry of illegal items. The changes would directly impact CBP's operations and potentially benefit travelers and businesses that rely on the smooth flow of cross-border traffic.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Related Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration

Congressional oversight

Government information and archives

Infrastructure development

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

243, 119th Congress (2025). "Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-243