Integrity in Border and Immigration Enforcement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 13, 2017)
Integrity in Border and Immigration Enforcement Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to administer a polygraph examination to all applicants for law enforcement positions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DHS may not hire those who do not pass the polygraph test.
As part of background reinvestigations, DHS shall administer a polygraph examination to ICE and CBP agents who are at risk of corruption or misconduct. Additionally, DHS must randomly administer a polygraph examination each year to at least 5% of CBP and ICE agents who are undergoing background reinvestigations.
What just happenedJul 13, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000; text of measure as introduced: CR S4000)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 13, 2017
- Jul 13, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000; text of measure as introduced: CR S4000)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jul 13, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate