,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bdjf ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #aa1 #bjag,mr4 ,goodlatte introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,homeland ,security1 and ,ways and ,means1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to amend section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb to authorize ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement ,authorization ,act of #bjag4 ,i ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement #aja4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #beb7 is amended to read as follows3 #ddb4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department an agency to be known as ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 ,the mission of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement is to protect the ,united ,states by enforcing the full range of immigration and customs laws within the interior of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,director of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement ,there shall be at the head of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement a ,director of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 7in this section referred to as the ,director71 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 and who shall report to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,duties and qualifications ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 have a minimum of #e years of professional experience in law enforcement 7which may include enforcement of the immigration laws1 as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag7771 and a minimum of #e years of management experience2 7#b7 seek the removal of inadmissible and deportable aliens and otherwise enforce the immigration laws 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag7771 other than through criminal prosecution2 7#c7 investigate and1 where appropriate1 refer for prosecution1 any criminal violation of ,federal law relating to or involving-- 7,a7 the immigration laws 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag7772 7,b7 customs1 trade1 or import or export control1 including the illicit possession1 movement of1 or trade in goods1 services1 property1 contraband1 arms1 instruments of terrorism1 items controlled or prohibited from export1 pornography1 intellectual property1 or monetary instruments2 7,c7 transnational money laundering or bulk cash smuggling2 7,d7 gangs or criminal syndicates engaged in transnational criminal activity2 7,e7 chapter #dj or #dd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other violation relating to firearms1 explosives1 or other destructive devices involving an alien2 7,f7 the subjection of aliens to a severe form of trafficking in persons1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb72 7,g7 identification1 travel1 or employment documents2 or 7,h7 unlawful use of personal information1 including immigration document fraud1 when such use relates to or affects border security1 terrorism1 customs1 immigration1 naturalization1 trade1 travel1 or transportation security2 7#d7 coordinate with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and foreign agencies in carrying out the duties described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7#e7 in coordination with the ,department of ,state and the ,office of ,international ,affairs of the ,department1 establish staff liaison offices and vetted units in appropriate foreign countries to support the counterterrorism efforts and other international activities and relationships of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7#f7 establish1 maintain1 and administer appropriate interagency law enforcement centers in furtherance of the ,director's statutory duties1 including the centers specified in subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of subsection 7f77#c72 and 7#g7 carry out other duties prescribed by statute1 or delegated by the ,secretary1 if within the statutory authority of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7d7 ,general enforcement powers ,the ,director may authorize agents and officers of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement to-- 7#a7 execute any warrants issued under the laws of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 issue and serve administrative or judicial subpoenas and summonses2 7#c7 carry firearms2 7#d7 make arrests without warrant for any offense against the ,united ,states committed in their presence1 or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the ,united ,states if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such felony2 7#e7 seize any property1 whether real or personal1 that is involved in any violation or attempted violation1 or which constitutes proceeds traceable to a violation1 of those provisions of law which ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement is authorized by statute to enforce2 7#f7 offer and pay rewards for services and information leading to the apprehension of persons involved in the violation or attempted violation of those provisions of law which ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement is authorized by statute to enforce2 and 7#g7 issue civil detainers for purposes of the enforcement of the immigration laws 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag7774 7e7 ,deputy ,director ,there shall be in ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement a ,deputy ,director who shall assist the ,director in the management of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7f7 ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations4 7#b7 ,executive ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations an ,executive ,associate ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations shall-- 7,a7 conduct investigations of terrorist organizations and other criminal organizations that threaten homeland or border security2 7,b7 administer the program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants described in section #fda of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acgb71 including the ,student and ,exchange ,visitor ,information ,system established under such section1 and use such information to carry out the enforcement functions of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,c7 administer a ,national ,intellectual ,property ,rights ,coordination ,center1 which shall serve as the primary information sharing forum within the ,federal ,government to coordinate1 promote1 and assist ,federal and international investigations of intellectual property offenses2 7,d7 administer a ,national ,export ,enforcement ,coordination ,center1 which shall serve as the primary information sharing forum within the ,federal ,government to coordinate1 promote1 and assist ,federal and international investigations of export control offenses2 7,e7 conduct investigations of alleged violations of1 and make arrests under1 section #bgd;,a of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd;a71 including referring for prosecution1 or levying monetary penalties against1 an employer found to be in violation of such section1 and administratively arresting1 and initiating removal proceeding against1 any alien unlawfully employed2 7,f7 administer a ,human ,smuggling and ,trafficking ,center1 which shall serve as the primary information sharing forum within the ,federal ,government to coordinate1 promote1 and assist ,federal and international investigations in human smuggling and trafficking investigations2 7,g7 administer the ,bulk ,cash ,smuggling ,center1 which shall serve to investigate domestic and international bulk cash smuggling activities and support law enforcement in efforts to investigate and restrict bulk cash smuggling2 7,h7 investigate and refer for prosecution public safety matters involving-- 7i7 large-scale operations prosecuted pursuant to chapter #if 7relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 the smuggling into1 and sale within1 the ,united ,states of weapons2 7,i7 investigate and refer for prosecution matters involving immigration benefits and document fraud2 and 7,j7 additional duties within the statutory authority of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement as assigned or delegated by the ,director4 7g7 ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations4 7#b7 ,executive ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations an ,executive ,associate ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations shall-- 7,a7 identify1 arrest1 detain1 and seek the removal of aliens1 and remove aliens ordered removed1 who-- 7i7 are inadmissible or deportable under section #bab7;a77#c7 or #bcg7;a77#d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77#c7 or #abbg7;a77#d771 or otherwise present a national security risk to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 are inadmissible or deportable under section #bab7;a77#b7 or #bcg7;a77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77#b7 or #abbg7;a77#b772 7iii7 undermine the border security efforts and operations of the ,united ,states2 7iv7 enter the ,united ,states in violation of ,federal law2 7v7 are unlawfully present in the ,united ,states2 7vi7 are members of a criminal gang or participate in gang-related crimes1 except as described in subsection 7f77#c72 7vii7 constitute threats to the public safety2 or 7viii7 are otherwise subject to exclusion1 deportation1 or removal from the ,united ,states2 7,b7 refer for prosecution aliens described in subparagraph 7,a7 or section #ibb7;g77#e7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 additional duties within the statutory authority of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement as assigned or delegated by the ,director4 7h7 ,office of the ,principal ,legal ,advisor 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of the ,principal ,legal ,advisor4 7#b7 ,principal ,legal ,advisor ,there shall be at the head of the ,office the ,principal ,legal ,advisor a ,principal ,legal ,advisor1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the office of the ,principal ,legal ,advisor shall1 consistent with section #ajc7;a77#a77;,j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;a77#a77;,j77-- 7,a7 provide specialized legal advice and policy guidance to the ,director2 7,b7 represent the ,department in all exclusion1 deportation1 and removal proceedings before the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review2 7,c7 represent ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement in venues and fora as authorized by the ,director or ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or otherwise permitted by law2 and 7,d7 carry out other duties within the statutory authority of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement as assigned or delegated by the ,director or ,general ,counsel4 7i7 ,office of ,professional ,responsibility 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,professional ,responsibility4 7#b7 ,assistant ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,professional ,responsibility an ,assistant ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,professional ,responsibility shall-- 7,a7 investigate allegations of administrative1 civil1 and criminal misconduct involving any employee or contractor of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,b7 inspect and review ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement's offices1 operations1 and processes1 including detention facilities operated or used by ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and provide an independent review of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,custom ,enforcement's organizational health1 effectiveness1 and efficiency of mission2 and 7,c7 provide and manage the security programs and operations for ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7j7 ,office of ,management and ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,management and ,administration4 7#b7 ,executive ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,management and ,administration an ,executive ,associate ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,management and ,administration shall-- 7,a7 administer the ,office of ,human ,capital to provide guidance to the agency and ensure compliance with human resources policies and practices2 7,b7 administer the ,office of ,chief ,financial ,officer2 7,c7 administer the ,office of ,policy to develop and communicate the agency policies and priorities2 7,d7 create best practices to efficiently respond to all ,freedom of ,information ,act requests received by the agency2 7,e7 manage all information technology systems within the agency2 and 7,f7 carry out additional duties as assigned or delegated by the ,director4 7k7 ,other authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish such other ,executive ,associate ,directors1 ,assistant ,directors1 agents1 officers1 or other offices as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out the missions1 functions1 authorities1 and duties of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement within its statutory authority4 7#b7 ,victims of ,immigration ,crime ,engagement ,office ,there is established a ,victims of ,immigration ,crime ,engagement ,office that shall provide releasable information about a criminal alien to the victim and victim's family and provide them with referrals to appropriate resources4 ,this office shall also carry out additional duties within the statutory authority of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement as assigned or delegated by the ,director4 7#c7 ,prohibition on ,office of ,public ,advocate ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement shall not operate any ,office of ,public ,advocate or any successor office that carries out the same duties as the former ,office of ,public ,advocate4 7#d7 ,departmental evidence databases ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 all officers within the ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations shall be provided access to any ,department database necessary for the proper collection1 recordation1 and retention of evidence collected as required to carry out the duties of the ,office under subsection 7g74 7l7 ,other ,federal agencies ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the existing authority of any other ,federal agency4 4 7b7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,treatment ,section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by subsection 7a71 shall be treated as if included in the enactment of such ,act as of the date of the enactment of such ,act1 and1 in addition to the functions1 missions1 duties1 and authorities specified in such amended section #ddb1 ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement shall continue to perform and carry out the functions1 missions1 duties1 and authorities under section #ddb of such ,act as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,rules and regulations ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 nothing in this ,act may be construed as affecting in any manner any rule or regulation issued or promulgated pursuant to any provision of law1 including section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and any such rule or regulation shall continue to have full force and effect on and after such date4 7,b7 ,other actions ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 nothing in this ,act may be construed as affecting in any manner any action1 determination1 policy1 or decision pursuant to section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and any such action1 determination1 policy1 or decision shall continue to have full force and effect on and after such date4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking the item relating to section #ddb and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ddb4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 4 7d7 ,transportation ,section #acdd7;b77#f7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the ,director of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 the ,commissioner of ,customs and ,border ,protection1 after the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration14 7e7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #e ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the item relating to ,director of the ,office of ,government ,ethics the following3 ,director of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 4 7#b7 ,inspector ,general ,act ,section #h;,i7e7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by striking the ,bureau of ,border ,security1 and inserting ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement14 7#c7 ,homeland ,security ,act ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of the ,bureau of ,border ,security each place such term appears and inserting ,director of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,bureau of ,border ,security and ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement each place such terms appear and inserting ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 ,,ii ,aid to ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement ,officers #bja4 ,,ice deportation officers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall authorize all deportation officers of the ,department of ,homeland ,security who have successfully completed basic immigration law enforcement training to exercise the powers conferred by-- 7#a7 section #bhg7;a77#e77;,a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg7;a77#e77;,a77 to arrest for any offense against the ,united ,states2 7#b7 section #bhg7;a77#e77;,b7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg7;a77#e77;,b77 to arrest for any felony2 7#c7 section #bgd7;a7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd7;a77 to arrest for bringing in1 transporting1 or harboring certain aliens1 or inducing them to enter2 7#d7 section #bhg7;a7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg7;a77 to execute warrants of arrest for administrative immigration violations issued under section #bcf of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbf7 or to execute warrants of criminal arrest issued under the authority of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 section #bhg7;a7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg7;a77 to carry firearms1 if they are individually qualified by training and experience to handle and safely operate the firearms they are permitted to carry1 maintain proficiency in the use of such firearms1 and adhere to the provisions of the enforcement standard governing the use of force4 7b7 ,arrest powers ,section #bhg7;a77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg7;a77#b77 is amended by striking regulation and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest1 and inserting regulation14 #bjb4 ,,ice detention enforcement officers 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 increase the number of positions for full-time active duty ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement detention enforcement officers by #b1ejj above the number of full-time positions for which funds were appropriated for fiscal year #bjag4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the rate at which the additional officers will be added with due regard to filling positions as expeditiously as possible without making any compromises in the selection or the training of the additional officers4 7b7 ,duties ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement detention enforcement officers who have successfully completed detention enforcement officers' basic training shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 taking and maintaining custody of any person who has been arrested by an immigration officer2 7#b7 transporting and guarding immigration detainees2 7#c7 securing ,department of ,homeland ,security detention facilities2 and 7#d7 assisting in the processing of detainees4 #bjc4 ,ensuring the safety of ,,ice officers 7a7 ,body armor ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall ensure that every ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement deportation officer on duty is issued high-quality body armor that is appropriate for the climate and risks faced by the agent4 ,enough body armor must be purchased to cover every agent in the field4 7b7 ,weapons ,such ,secretary shall ensure that ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement deportation officers are equipped with weapons that are reliable and effective to protect themselves1 their fellow agents1 and innocent third parties from the threats posed by armed criminals4 ,such weapons shall include1 at a minimum1 standard-issue handguns1 ,m-#d 7or equivalent7 rifles1 and ,tasers4 7c7 ,special training for high-,risk enforcement operations ,such ,secretary shall provide appropriate training and certification to selected ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement deportation officers1 at each field office1 to conduct high-risk enforcement operations requiring enhanced tactical capabilities effectively to combat known dangers1 to assist in high-risk transports1 or to participate in other special assignments as designated by the ,secretary and consistent with law1 except that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to impose a requirement that such training be completed1 or such certification be obtained1 in order to participate in such a high-risk enforcement operation4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bjd4 ,,ice ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,an ,,ice ,advisory ,council shall be established not later than #c months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,,ice ,advisor ,council shall be comprised of #g members4 7c7 ,appointment ,members shall be appointed in the following manner3 7#a7 ,one member shall be appointed by the ,president4 7#b7 ,one member shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,judiciary ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,one member shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,judiciary ,committee of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,one member shall be appointed by the ,local #eaa1 the ,,ice prosecutor's union4 7#e7 ,three members shall be appointed by the ,national ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement ,council4 7d7 ,term ,members shall serve renewable1 #b-year terms4 7e7 ,voluntary ,membership shall be voluntary and non-remunerated1 except that members will receive reimbursement from the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for travel and other related expenses4 7f7 ,retaliation protection ,members who are employed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall be protected from retaliation by their supervisors1 managers1 and other ,department of ,homeland ,security employees for their participation on the ,council4 7g7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,council is to advise the ,congress and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on issues including the following3 7#a7 ,the current status of immigration enforcement efforts1 including prosecutions and removals1 the effectiveness of such efforts1 and how enforcement could be improved4 7#b7 ,the effectiveness of cooperative efforts between the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and other law enforcement agencies1 including additional types of enforcement activities that the ,secretary should be engaged in1 such as ,state and local criminal task forces4 7#c7 ,personnel1 equipment1 and other resource needs of field personnel4 7#d7 ,improvements that should be made to the organizational structure of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including whether the position of immigration enforcement agent should be merged into the deportation officer position4 7#e7 ,the effectiveness of specific enforcement policies and regulations promulgated by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and whether other enforcement priorities should be considered4 7h7 ,reports ,the ,council shall provide quarterly reports to the ,chairmen and ,ranking ,members of the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives and to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 ,the ,council members shall meet directly with the ,chairmen and ,ranking ,members 7or their designated representatives7 and with the ,secretary to discuss their reports every #f months4 #bje4 ,pilot program for electronic field processing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish a pilot program in at least #e of the #aj ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement field offices with the largest removal caseloads to allow ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs deportation officers to-- 7#a7 electronically process and serve charging documents1 including notices to appear1 while in the field2 7#b7 electronically process and place detainers while in the field2 and 7#c7 electronically collect biometric data for the purpose of identifying an alien and establishing both immigration status and criminal history while in the field4 7b7 ,duties ,the pilot program described in subsection 7a7 shall be designed to allow deportation officers to use handheld or vehicle-mounted computers to-- 7#a7 enter any required data1 including personal information about the alien subject and the reason for issuing the document2 7#b7 apply the electronic signature of the issuing officer or agent2 7#c7 set the date the alien is required to appear before an immigration judge1 in the case of notices to appear2 7#d7 print any documents the alien subject may be required to sign1 along with additional copies of documents to be served on the alien2 and 7#e7 interface with the ,,enforce database so that all data is stored and retrievable4 7c7 ,construction ,the pilot program described in subsection 7a7 shall be designed to replace1 to the extent possible1 the current paperwork and data-entry process used for issuing such charging documents and detainers4 7d7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall initiate the pilot program described in subsection 7a7 not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,report ,the ,government ,accountability ,office shall report to the ,judiciary ,committee of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives no later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act on the effectiveness of the pilot program and provide recommendations for improving it4 7f7 ,advisory ,council ,the ,,ice ,advisory ,council established by section #bjd shall include recommendations on how the pilot program should work in the first quarterly report of the ,council1 and shall include assessments of the program and recommendations for improvement in each subsequent report4 7g7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bjf4 ,additional ,,ice deportation officers and support staff 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 increase the number of positions for full-time active-duty ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement deportation officers by #aj1jjj above the number of full-time positions for which funds were appropriated for fiscal year #bjag4 ,the ,secretary will determine the rate at which the additional officers will be added with due regard to filling the positions as expeditiously as possible without making any compromises in the selection or the training of the additional officers4 7b7 ,support staff ,the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 increase the number of positions for full-time support staff for ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement deportation officers by #gjj above the number of full-time positions for which funds were appropriated for fiscal year #bjag4 #bjg4 ,additional ,,ice prosecutors ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 increase the number of positions for full-time trial attorneys working for ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement by #fj above the number of full-time positions for which funds were appropriated for fiscal year #bjag4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the rate at which the additional trial attorneys will be added with due regard to filling positions as expeditiously as possible without making any compromises in the selection or the training of the additional attorneys4