Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act

Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase its use of nonintrusive inspection systems to scan passenger and commercial vehicles at land ports of entry.

Beginning no later than September 30, 2026, CBP must use such systems at land ports of entry to scan at least (1) 40% of passenger vehicles and 90% of commercial vehicles entering the United States, and (2) 10% of all vehicles exiting the United States.

The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the use of such systems, including an assessment of their effectiveness.

Bill 118 s 1822, also known as the Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to expand the use of non-intrusive inspection technology at ports of entry in order to enhance national security and improve the efficiency of customs and border protection.

Non-intrusive inspection technology includes tools such as x-ray scanners and radiation detectors that can be used to scan cargo containers and vehicles entering the country without the need for physical inspection. By expanding the use of this technology, the bill aims to increase the ability of customs and border protection officers to detect and prevent the entry of illegal goods, such as drugs, weapons, and contraband.

The bill also includes provisions for the training of customs and border protection officers in the use of non-intrusive inspection technology, as well as requirements for the maintenance and upkeep of this equipment. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a pilot program to test the effectiveness of non-intrusive inspection technology at select ports of entry. Overall, the Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act seeks to improve the security and efficiency of customs and border protection operations by expanding the use of non-intrusive inspection technology. This bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may be subject to amendments and revisions before it is passed into law.