Customs Inspector Benefit Reform Act of 1992

Summary

Customs Inspector Benefit Reform Act of 1992 - Amends Federal law to revise the pay system for United States Customs Service inspectors (customs inspectors). Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit merchandise or passengers from foreign places, or merchandise being transported from one port to another, from being unladen from carrying vehicles during overtime hours (currently, at night). Authorizes cash awards to customs officers for foreign language proficiency. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) to provide for reimbursement of appropriations from the Customs User Fee Account (Account) for agency retirement contributions. Amends Federal law with regard to the treatment of certain pay of customs officers for retirement purposes. Revises COBRA congressional reporting requirements respecting Account reimbursements. Requires additional General Accounting Office reports to the Congress concerning the financing of overtime inspectional services through user fees. Authorizes hazardous duty differentials to be paid to customs officers. Makes certain customs employees eligible for the special rates and locality pay adjustments under the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990 that are applicable to Federal law enforcement officers. Authorizes the Commissioner of Customs to designate arduous enforcement positions within the Customs Service for customs inspectors and canine officers. Sets forth staffing requirements. Amends Federal law to add rules for determining creditable service for retirement purposes. Amends COBRA to require passengers who arrive in the United States from Canada, Mexico, or certain adjacent islands to pay fees for customs services.

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Timeline

1. 7 August 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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2. 7 August 1992

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
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