Equal Shot Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2562

119th Congress

Equal Shot Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James Risch

R - ID

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure that the operating hours of all ports of entry along the United States-Canada border are at least as long as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This would make it easier for people and goods to cross the border between the two countries.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Introduced7/31/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

ChamberSenate

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Equal Shot Act of 2025

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure that the operating hours of all ports of entry along the United States-Canada border are at least as long as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This would make it easier

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The Equal Shot Act of 2025 would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure that the operating hours of all ports of entry along the United States-Canada border are at least as long as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This would make it easier for people and goods to cross the border between the two countries.

Bill Number: 2562
Introduced: 7/31/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Equal Shot Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2562
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Introduced: 7/31/2025
Summary: The Equal Shot Act of 2025 would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure that the operating hours of all ports of entry along the United States-Canada border are at least as long as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This would make it easier for people and goods to cross the borde

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Equal Shot Act of 2025 would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure that the operating hours of all ports of entry along the United States-Canada border are at least as long as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This would make it easier for people and goods to cross the border between the two countries.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure that the operating hours of all ports of entry located on the United States-Canada border are equal to or greater than the operating hours that were in place immediately before the declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to maintain pre-pandemic operating hours at all ports of entry on the U.S.-Canada border.
Aims to restore normal border crossing operations that were reduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Could facilitate increased cross-border travel and commerce between the United States and Canada.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would primarily affect individuals and businesses that regularly cross the U.S.-Canada border, such as travelers, commercial truck drivers, and companies that export/import goods. Restoring pre-pandemic operating hours at border crossings could make it easier and more efficient for these groups to move people and products across the international boundary.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Related Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration

Canada

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2562, 119th Congress (2025). "Equal Shot Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2562

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