Public Law 118 – 171 – DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act January 24, 2025
On January 24, 2025, President Biden signed into law the DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act (the Act), a new law that will require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review and report on its border services contracts.
The Act was introduced by Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX) in response to concerns about the rising cost and effectiveness of DHS’s border security contracts. The Act requires DHS to conduct a comprehensive review of all of its border services contracts, including contracts for:
- Construction and maintenance of border barriers
- Deployment of surveillance technology
- Detention and transportation of migrants
- Provision of medical care to migrants
- Training of border patrol agents
The review must assess the cost, effectiveness, and impact of each contract on border security, as well as the impact of the contracts on migrants and the environment. DHS must also develop recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its border services contracting process.
The Act requires DHS to submit a report to Congress on the results of its review within one year of the date of enactment. The report must include:
- A summary of the findings of the review
- Recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS’s border services contracting process
- An assessment of the impact of the contracts on border security, migrants, and the environment
The Act is a significant step towards improving the transparency and accountability of DHS’s border services contracting process. The Act will help to ensure that DHS is using its resources wisely and that its contracts are effective in achieving their intended goals.
Additional Information
The Act was passed by the Senate by a vote of 84-15 on January 12, 2025. The Act was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 232-193 on January 20, 2025.
The Act is supported by a number of organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for American Progress, and the National Immigration Forum. The Act is opposed by a number of organizations, including the Federation for American Immigration Reform and the National Border Patrol Council.
Public Law 118 – 171 – DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act
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