References and Reports

OCA is committed to ensuring Congress is kept informed of CBP’s complex policies, programs, and operations. To assist you, we have developed a special resource for the 117th Congress, which provides quick access to valuable information about CBP and information to support inquiries from your constituents.

What you need to know about CODELs and STAFFDELs before you go.

This guide will help expedite the submission and processing of Congressional correspondence.

A searchable list of media releases from the CBP newsroom

Recent CBP statistics and activities spanning a wide variety of topics, including seizures and enforcement, Southwest border migration, custody and transfer, Migrant Protection Protocols, Office of Trade revenue collections and recent trade remedies.

A fact sheet featuring CBP's mission, organization, resources and programs as well as CBP officers and agents accomplish in an average day to ensure the security of our national borders.

A listing of Department of Homeland Security budget documents from FY 2003 to FY 2021, including budget in briefs and Congressional justifications

A listing of all DHS IG reports regarding CBP

A list of all privacy documents (PIA, SORN, etc.) for CBP.

List of public laws passed by the 115th and 116th Congress and signed into law

A searchable database of legislation that has been signed into law and published in the Federal Register.

A list of CBO reports, cost estimates, and other documents applicable to Homeland Security.

A searchable database of GAO reports.