H.R.4683

Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act of 2025

Introduced·7/23/25

Enhances security at U.S. ports of entry by increasing U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and requiring reports on staffing, infrastructure.

The Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act of 2025 aims to bolster security at U.S. ports of entry by mandating the hiring of at least 1,000 additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers annually until staffing requirements are met. The bill also authorizes the hiring of support staff to assist with administrative functions. It requires the Commissioner to submit reports detailing staffing progress, infrastructure improvements, and equipment needs to enhance security, particularly in intercepting illegal drug transportation.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 24, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Jul 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 23, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.