CBP SPACE Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lee (FL)
Introduced
Summary
Would allow the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) to fund CBP capital costs at sea ports of entry. It would also bar ports from providing administrative, training, or recreational facilities for CBP inspections and require annual CBP reports on MPF proceeds and outstanding capital needs.
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- Gives CBP authority to include capital costs in the MPF fee structure and adds capital for passenger inspection services as an authorized use. The amendments would take effect 180 days after enactment.
- Stops requiring or requesting sea ports of entry to provide or maintain administrative, training, or recreational facilities for CBP inspection services. This does not change Department of Homeland Security authority under the Homeland Security Act.
- Expresses a bipartisan sense that the Secretary of the Treasury and the CBP Commissioner should jointly calibrate the MPF level so CBP can fund equipment upgrades and facility work.
- Requires CBP to report annually, beginning within one year, the total MPF proceeds collected, the portion directed to sea-port inspection facilities, and outstanding capital needs. Reports must go to the specified House and Senate committees.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Seaports not required to provide CBP buildings
If enacted, CBP would not be able to require a seaport to provide or maintain administrative, training, or recreational buildings for inspections. This would take effect upon enactment. It would not change other authority under the Homeland Security Act.
Import fees could fund port upgrades
If enacted, CBP would be able to use the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) to pay capital costs, including buildings and equipment for passenger inspections at seaports. This change would start 180 days after enactment. Congress also urges Treasury and CBP to set the MPF at a level that funds port upgrades; this request would take effect upon enactment and does not by itself raise the fee. Importers who pay the MPF could see changes later if fee levels or allocations are adjusted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee (FL)
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
WA • D
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Buchanan
FL • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
ME • D
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
NY • R
Sponsored 7/23/2025
Webster (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 8/5/2025
Roll Call Votes
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