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LEGISLATION/H.R. 993

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

119-HR-993119th CongressIntroduced Feb 5, 2025Immigration
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46](D-CA-46)
2 cosponsors

Summary

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations. Such technologies may incorporate artificial intelligence, machine-learning, automation, fiber-optic sensing technology, nanotechnology, optical and cognitive radar, modeling and simulation technology, hyperspectral and LIDAR sensors, and imaging, identification, and categorization systems. 

The bill authorizes CBP to establish one or more Innovation Teams to research and adapt commercial technologies that may be used by CBP.

The plan must describe how the Innovation Teams have been implemented and also detail

  • goals and timelines for adoption of qualifying technologies,
  • metrics and key performance parameters for determining the plan's effectiveness,
  • which technologies used by other federal agencies CBP may also utilize,
  • which existing authorities CBP may use to procure technologies,
  • how CBP legacy border technology programs may be replaced,
  • the expected privacy and security impact of security-related technology on border communities, and
  • recent technological advancements in specified technologies.

CBP must provide the plan to Congress within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. The bill also requires CBP to annually report to Congress regarding the activities of the Innovation Teams.

Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsBorder security and unlawful immigrationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightHomeland securityLaw enforcement administration and fundingPerformance measurementRight of privacyTechnology assessment

Actions (13)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 9 (Roll no. 65). (text: CR H1052-1053)
Mar 10, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 9 (Roll no. 65). (text: CR H1052-1053)
Mar 10, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1059-1060)
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 993.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1052-1053)
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 10, 2025House floor actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Feb 5, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 5, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025Library of Congress
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