The bill, S. 5389, also known as the “CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act,” requires the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to create and share guidelines on how to handle personal property of individuals who are arrested, restrained, or confined by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of taking care of people who are stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make sure their stuff, like special items and important things they need, are kept safe and given back to them when they leave. They have to work with some helpers to figure out the best way to do this and check that it’s being done right.