Congress·Passed House·H.R. 993

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

Border Security: New Technology and AI Plan

Mar 11, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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StalledNext up: The SenateNo action in 16 months

This bill passed the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has been stalled since March 2025 with no new actions taken for over 15 months. The Senate must act for the bill to move forward, but many House bills never receive a vote in the Senate.

Legislative Progress

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Senate

No action since March 2025

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How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 7832 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7832 (118th) →

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.

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Milestones

4 milestones12 actions

Mar 11, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 10, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 10, 2025House

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)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Mar 10, 2025

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)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Mar 10, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1059-1060)

Vote Results

1 vote

HousePassedProceduralMar 10, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

406

Democrat

197 – 7 · 10

Republican

209 – 2 · 7

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

Bill NumberHR 993

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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D: 1R: 1

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