Border Security: New Technology and AI Plan
Also known as: Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress is requiring the Department of Homeland Security to create a detailed plan for using advanced technology to protect the nation's borders. This includes using tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-tech sensors to find and fix gaps in current security.
- The plan will look at several specific types of technology, such as drones, miniature satellites, and advanced radar that can see through different conditions. It also includes tools to detect underground tunnels and improved cameras for surveillance towers and vehicles.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will use special Innovation Teams to find and test new inventions from private companies. These teams will check if new tech works well and figure out how to quickly start using the best tools in the field.
- The government must also study how these new technologies might affect the privacy and daily lives of people living in border communities. This ensures that while security is being upgraded, the rights of local residents are still considered.
- The bill encourages the government to work more closely with private businesses, small companies, and universities to develop new security tools. The goal is to find better ways to communicate and share information between different agencies and the private sector.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1059-1060)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
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