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H.R. 993119th Congress
Official title: Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
Introduced:
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DHS would have 180 days to give Congress a plan for using AI, drones, and sensors to close border security gaps.
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The bill directs DHS and CBP to submit a report to Congress within 180 days detailing how they will use technologies like artificial intelligence, drones, radar, sensors, and imaging systems to address border security gaps. It also formally authorizes CBP's "Innovation Teams," which test new commercial technologies, requiring clear procedures, goals, and annual reporting on results.
DHS, CBP, and CBP's Science and Technology Directorate are directly affected, along with technology companies, small businesses, and universities that may partner with CBP. Border community residents are indirectly affected through required privacy impact assessments.
The plan could lead to expanded surveillance technology and data collection near the border, raising privacy considerations for border communities. It does not itself create new enforcement powers or border policies.
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Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.