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S 578119th CongressIntroduced

BEST Facilitation Act

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
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Establishes a pilot program for Image Technician positions within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations to review non-intrusive inspection images at regional command centers.

Key Points

  • 1Creates Image Technician 1 and 2 positions to analyze inspection images of conveyances and containers
  • 2Establishes 5 regional command centers at land, rail, air, and sea ports
  • 3Requires annual training on privacy rights, image analysis, and threat identification
  • 4Maintains final decision-making authority with supervisory CBP officers
  • 5Includes 5-year sunset provision with option for position transfers
  • 6Mandates semiannual reporting on program effectiveness and impact

Impact Areas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection operationsBorder security and trade facilitationFederal workforce and hiringPrivacy and civil libertiesRegional ports of entry
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