# Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary

## What This Bill Does

This bill aims to strengthen security at U.S. ports of entry (airports, border crossings, etc.) by increasing staffing and improving infrastructure. The main provisions require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to hire 1,000 new officers each year until staffing levels match what's needed based on passenger and cargo traffic. The bill also authorizes hiring support staff to help these officers with administrative tasks. Additionally, CBP must submit a detailed report within 90 days identifying what infrastructure improvements, detection equipment, and safety gear are needed to better intercept illegal drugs—particularly opioids—coming into the country.

## Who Is Affected

- **CBP Officers and Staff**: Will see an increase in hiring and job opportunities
- **Travelers and Businesses**: May experience changes in wait times and inspection procedures as staffing increases
- **Congress**: Will receive regular reports on staffing levels, temporary reassignments of officers, and costs
- **Port of Entry Directors**: Must be notified 10 days before officers are reassigned to other locations (except in emergencies)

## Key Provisions

- **1,000 new officers annually** until staffing matches the "Workload Staffing Model" (a calculation based on traffic volume and seasonal patterns)
- **90-day infrastructure report** detailing what improvements are needed to detect drugs and protect officers
- **Quarterly reporting** to Congress on temporary officer reassignments, including which ports lose officers, where they go, and the costs involved
- **Accountability measure**: If hiring targets aren't met, the Government Accountability Office must investigate why and report findings to Congress