In the 20 plus years since Congress created the Department of Homeland Security, the world has changed drastically. That means reforms are needed to improve US Customs and Border Protection's global trade operations. For over five years, CBP has requested authorization to create a global trade specialist position within its international Trade office. This position would improve trade law enforcement and facilitate legitimate trade. My bill will make narrowly tailored updates to CBP respond to ever evolving trade challenges by better utilizing existing personnel with CBP. (00:37–00:50)
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Asserts that CBP has been requesting authorization for a global trade specialist position for over five years.
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