Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 146, also known as the Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017, aims to improve the accountability and effectiveness of technology used for border security along the United States-Mexico border. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 12, 2017 by Senator Ron Johnson.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive strategy for the deployment of border security technology, such as surveillance cameras, sensors, and drones. This strategy must include an assessment of the effectiveness of current technology and recommendations for future technology investments.

Additionally, the bill requires DHS to establish metrics to measure the performance of border security technology and to regularly report to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of these technologies. This will help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively to secure the border. Overall, the Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017 aims to increase transparency and oversight of border security technology to better protect the United States from illegal border crossings and other security threats.