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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen’s bill H.R. 4467, The DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act, passed in the House of Representatives today. 

The bill would ensure the federal government is spending taxpayer dollars in a responsible manner when executing government contracts for services at the Southern border.

“This bill is needed so that we ensure our border patrol agents are empowered to focus their time on defending the homeland, while we also safeguard Americans’ taxpayer dollars from potential waste. I am happy to see that this commonsense legislation passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote and I thank Chairman Mark Green and members of the House Homeland Security Committee for all their support,” said Congressman Josh Brecheen. 

Before it passed, Congressman Brecheen led debate on the House floor, which you can watch here.

More Information on the DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act:

The DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act requires the Under Secretary of Management at DHS to create a report that assesses the role of contractors at the Southern border. 

Within this report, it will require the Under Secretary for Management to create a strategy to improve the procurement and delivery of services of contracts that assist DHS with services needed along the Southern border.

From medical services to food and waste services, different DHS contractors working amid the historic influx at the Southwest border can often overlap, leading to mismanagement of both taxpayer funds and personnel.

• This legislation demands accountability by directing DHS to find its weaknesses, increase cost effectiveness, and enable DHS employees to conduct their primary mission responsibilities efficiently. 

• It also conducts oversight by mandating that DHS provides Congress with a strategy to improve their procurement process for contractors.

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