To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire additional full-time non-supervisory import specialists of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to increase the number of full-time, non-supervisory import specialists within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to a minimum of 1,080 employees. To ensure compliance, the Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to submit an annual certification to Congress confirming that these staffing levels have been maintained.

For the average citizen, this legislation aims to improve the oversight of goods entering the United States by ensuring there are enough specialized personnel to inspect cargo and enforce trade laws. By increasing the workforce dedicated to verifying imports, the bill seeks to enhance national security and ensure that foreign products meet federal safety and trade standards before reaching American consumers.