H.R.2512: To authorize additional appropriations for the United States Customs Service for personnel, technology, and infrastructure to expedite the flow of legal commercial and passenger traffic along the Southwest land border, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced July 17, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2002

Bill Summary

Authorizes additional appropriations to the United States Customs Service for salaries, expenses, and equipment to enhance investigative resources on the Southwest border, intensify efforts against drug smuggling and money laundering organizations, process cargo, reduce commercial and passenger traffic waiting times, and open all primary lanes during peak hours at ports on such border. Earmarks amounts for: (1) acquisition and other expenses...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 17, 2001

Introduced in the House by Rubén Hinojosa (D-Texas)

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