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As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 17, 2023
This bill would:
• Authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide danger pay allowances to employees who
are stationed abroad in certain areas
• Create new criminal penalties for destroying, damaging, or evading border technology
• Allow Customs and Border Protection to participate in joint operations with foreign governments abroad and
authorize the agency to pay certain claims for monetary damages brought against the United States that arise
from those operations
• Require DHS to prepare several reports
Estimated budgetary effects would mainly stem from
• Authorization of appropriations for danger pay allowances
• Collection and spending of criminal fines
Bill Summary:
S. 1464 would authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide danger pay
allowances to employees who are deployed abroad in certain areas, including those with civil
war, terrorist threats, or wartime conditions. The bill also would create new criminal
penalties for destroying, damaging, or evading border technology, such as physical barriers
cameras, and sensors.
In addition, S. 1464 would allow Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to participate in
joint operations with foreign governments abroad to prevent illicit drug trafficking and
terrorist threats. The bill would authorize DHS to pay certain claims for monetary damages,
loss of personal property or personal injury brought against the United States that arise from
such operations. Lastly, the bill would authorize DHS to waive reimbursement from foreign
governments for providing training to law enforcement personnel and impose various
reporting requirements.
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