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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 678.
Bill 118 s 4062, also known as the "Cargo Inspection Technology Pilot Program Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to create a pilot program that will evaluate the effectiveness of using technology to improve and expedite the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the US border.

The main goal of the pilot program is to assess how technology can be utilized to streamline and enhance the inspection of cargo entering the country through land ports of entry. This includes exploring the use of advanced scanning technology, automated systems, and other innovative tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of cargo inspections.

The bill specifies that the pilot program will be conducted at select land ports of entry, with a focus on high-traffic areas where cargo volumes are particularly high. The program will be overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with other relevant federal agencies and stakeholders. The ultimate objective of the pilot program is to identify best practices and technologies that can be scaled up and implemented more broadly across all land ports of entry along the US border. By improving the cargo inspection process, the bill aims to enhance national security, facilitate trade, and ensure the smooth flow of goods across the border. Overall, Bill 118 s 4062 represents a bipartisan effort to explore innovative solutions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cargo inspections at land ports of entry, with the ultimate goal of enhancing border security and promoting economic growth.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4062

Introduced on
2024-03-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/22/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 678.
Bill 118 s 4062, also known as the "Cargo Inspection Technology Pilot Program Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to create a pilot program that will evaluate the effectiveness of using technology to improve and expedite the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the US border.

The main goal of the pilot program is to assess how technology can be utilized to streamline and enhance the inspection of cargo entering the country through land ports of entry. This includes exploring the use of advanced scanning technology, automated systems, and other innovative tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of cargo inspections.

The bill specifies that the pilot program will be conducted at select land ports of entry, with a focus on high-traffic areas where cargo volumes are particularly high. The program will be overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with other relevant federal agencies and stakeholders. The ultimate objective of the pilot program is to identify best practices and technologies that can be scaled up and implemented more broadly across all land ports of entry along the US border. By improving the cargo inspection process, the bill aims to enhance national security, facilitate trade, and ensure the smooth flow of goods across the border. Overall, Bill 118 s 4062 represents a bipartisan effort to explore innovative solutions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cargo inspections at land ports of entry, with the ultimate goal of enhancing border security and promoting economic growth.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Action12/9/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 678.