The CHECKPOINT Act requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to modernize how it handles drug enforcement and border security operations. Specifically, the agency must regularly review and update the types of drugs it tracks in its computer systems to keep pace with what smugglers are actually trying to bring across the border. The bill also requires CBP to upgrade immigration checkpoints with better technology, like license plate readers that can automatically scan vehicles, and to strengthen intelligence centers along the southern border so they can better work together to stop organized criminal groups that operate across countries. Essentially, this is about making sure CBP's tools, training, and systems stay current with real-world smuggling threats rather than relying on outdated information.

CHECKPOINT Act

Scott, Rick

Continuing High-quality Evaluations of Concerning and Known Persons Of Interest through National Training updates Act or the CHECKPOINT ActThis bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to update certain offices and policies with respect to drug seizures and checkpoints.For example, CBP must periodically assess the drug categories in its systems and update them to reflect the drug smuggling scenarios encountered by CBP agents, as necessary. CBP must also update immigration checkpoints with appropriate technology, such as license plate readers, and support intelligence centers on the southern border to combat transnational criminal organizations.