S. 2474 would provide additional resources and funding to address inspection delays at United States ports of entry on the Southern border, open additional inspection lanes, hire more inspectors, and provide recruitment and retention incentives for United States customs and Border Protection officers who serve on the Northern and Southern borders.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inEmergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2007 - Directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for FY2009-FY2012 to edithire, train, and assign additional customs and border protection personnel (with an additional allotment for Texas) for the wikiNorthern and beSouthern U.S. borders. Requires the firstSecretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to provide a detailed summaryensure such personnel are equipped with secure two-way communication devices and that existing personnel and new hires receive law enforcement training.

Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) construct additional ports of entry along the Northern and Southern U.S. borders; and (2) determine the location for new U.S. ports of entry. Requires expansion of the vehicle, cargo, and pedestrian inspection lanes at Eagle Pass, Texas, and Laredo, Texas.

Exempts the provisions of this Act from: (1) the Administrative Procedures Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act; and (2) federal competitive contracting and hiring requirements.

Authorizes appropriations, including for continued implementation of: (1) the Secure Border Initiative, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the US-VISIT program; and (2) the bill!)Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 12/13/2007: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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== Points in Favor ==

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