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S2065119th Congress

CHECKPOINT Act

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a centralized Checkpoint Program Management Office (CPMO) within U.S. Border Patrol to standardize checkpoint governance, require consistent data collection and reporting, and set regular oversight and training rules while including privacy and surveillance inventories. The measure also sets a five-year sunset and does not authorize additional funding.

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  • Border Patrol personnel would get clearer leadership, required training, and standard operating procedures. The Chief must name an Assistant Chief to run the CPMO and issue guidance within 180 days.
  • Checkpoint operations would face new data and review requirements. The bill would require collection of apprehensions, seizures, secondary inspection info, and an 180-day plan to improve data quality, plus annual data reports and a GAO effectiveness review.
  • Privacy and surveillance oversight would increase for communities and policymakers. DHS and CBP would have to list surveillance technologies, describe use and storage, report recurring costs, and provide privacy impact assessments.

*Would not authorize additional funds for implementation and would cease to have effect five years after enactment.*

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Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Border Patrol checkpoint oversight office

This bill would require the CBP Commissioner to set up a Checkpoint Program Management Office (CPMO) inside U.S. Border Patrol. The Chief must appoint an Assistant Chief to run the CPMO for at least two years. The CPMO would write policies and standard operating procedures, train staff, oversee checkpoint data quality, review staffing and resources, and coordinate covert operational testing and other CBP offices. The office would begin on enactment.

Stronger checkpoint data rules

This bill would require the Chief to issue a plan within 180 days to improve checkpoint data collection, reliability, and accuracy. The plan must set goals and milestones and address GAO recommendations 1–3. The bill would require regular collection of checkpoint data like apprehensions and seizures, technology and assets used, people involved, smuggling and canine assists, trace marijuana and non-drug seizures, attempted circumventions, and records of secondary inspections.

No new funding, five-year end

This bill would not authorize any new appropriations to carry out its changes. It would require the CPMO and data rules to operate only with existing funds. The bill would also automatically end five years after enactment.

Checkpoint sector point of contact

This bill would require each Border Patrol sector with checkpoints to name a checkpoints point of contact. That person would act as the liaison with the CPMO, share policy and training updates, work with the sector data integrity team, and meet regularly with CPMO staff to discuss operations and best practices.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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