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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 703, 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 implemented at select land ports of entry, allowing for a focused evaluation of the impact of technology on the cargo inspection process. The results of the pilot program will be used to inform future decisions on the use of technology in border security and trade facilitation efforts. Overall, Bill 119 s 703 seeks to leverage technology to improve the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry, with the ultimate goal of enhancing border security and promoting efficient trade practices. The bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced by border officials in inspecting and processing cargo entering the United States.
Congress
119

Number
S - 703

Introduced on
2025-02-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/25/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 703, 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 implemented at select land ports of entry, allowing for a focused evaluation of the impact of technology on the cargo inspection process. The results of the pilot program will be used to inform future decisions on the use of technology in border security and trade facilitation efforts. Overall, Bill 119 s 703 seeks to leverage technology to improve the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry, with the ultimate goal of enhancing border security and promoting efficient trade practices. The bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced by border officials in inspecting and processing cargo entering the United States.
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
Immigration

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Latest Action2/25/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.