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Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8644

Bill 117 HR 8644, also known as the Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022, aims to improve coordination and communication among federal agencies responsible for border security. The bill focuses on enhancing technology and information sharing to better protect the United States' borders.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a Border Security Technology Integration Office within the Department of Homeland Security. This office will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of advanced border security technologies, such as drones, sensors, and surveillance systems.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a Border Security Information Sharing Program, which will facilitate the sharing of intelligence and information among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This program aims to improve coordination and collaboration in addressing border security threats. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance training and resources for border security personnel, as well as measures to improve infrastructure and facilities at ports of entry along the border. Overall, the Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022 seeks to strengthen border security efforts through improved coordination, technology, and information sharing among federal agencies.

Congressional Summary of HR 8644

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for (1) coordinating operations between federal, state, local, and tribal agencies as needed; and (2) coordinating and supporting border operations, including detecting criminal activity, such as activity related to transnational criminal organizations and illegal border crossings.

Current Status of Bill HR 8644

Bill HR 8644 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2022. Bill HR 8644 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 2, 2022.  Bill HR 8644's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8644

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8644

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8644

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022
Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022
To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.

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