Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-02-05

Bill 119 hr 993, also known as the "Border Security Technology Innovation Act," aims to improve border security operations by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a plan to identify, integrate, and utilize new and advanced technologies. These technologies could include innovative, disruptive, or emerging tools that can enhance border security or address any gaps in capability. The bill emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of evolving threats and ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security has access to the most cutting-edge technologies available. By developing a comprehensive plan for the integration of these technologies, the bill seeks to enhance the effectiveness of border security operations and improve overall national security. In addition to developing this plan, the bill also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide regular updates to Congress on the progress of implementing these new technologies. This transparency and accountability measure ensures that lawmakers are kept informed of the Department's efforts to enhance border security. Overall, the Border Security Technology Innovation Act aims to leverage new and advanced technologies to strengthen border security operations and address any capability gaps that may exist. By prioritizing innovation and staying ahead of emerging threats, the bill seeks to enhance the security of the United States' borders and protect the safety of its citizens.

Recent Activity

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

Alternative Names

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Immigration

Potential Impact

Advanced technology and technological innovations

Border security and unlawful immigration

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

Homeland security

Law enforcement administration and funding

Performance measurement

Right of privacy

Technology assessment

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]

Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

Committees and Subcommittees

Homeland Security Committee

Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Homeland Security Committee

Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Romina Curry