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Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act

12/29/2022, 5:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8056

Bill 117 hr 8056, also known as the Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act, aims to enhance the security measures along the maritime borders of the United States. The bill focuses on improving the technology used for monitoring and securing these borders to prevent illegal activities such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, and terrorism.

The key provisions of the bill include the allocation of funds for the development and implementation of advanced surveillance systems, sensors, and communication equipment along the maritime borders. This will enable law enforcement agencies to better detect and respond to threats in real-time.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination and collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies involved in maritime border security. This will ensure a more cohesive and effective approach to protecting the nation's maritime borders. Overall, the Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act seeks to strengthen the security infrastructure along the maritime borders of the United States, ultimately enhancing national security and safeguarding against potential threats.

Congressional Summary of HR 8056

Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to periodically report to Congress a needs analysis for operational and border security technology along the maritime borders of the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 8056

Bill HR 8056 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2022. Bill HR 8056 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2022.  Bill HR 8056's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. as of June 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8056

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8056

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Homeland Security
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government studies and investigations
- Human trafficking
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Intergovernmental relations
- International organizations and cooperation
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Natural disasters
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Technology assessment
- Terrorism
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8056

Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act
Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess technology needs along the maritime border and develop a strategy for bridging such gaps, and for other purposes.

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