CATCH Fentanyl Act

Bill 119 HR 1569, also known as the "Cargo Inspection Technology Pilot Program Act," 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 bill is designed to address the growing need for increased efficiency and security in inspecting cargo entering the country.

The pilot program will test various technologies, such as advanced scanning equipment and automated inspection systems, to determine their ability to streamline the inspection process while maintaining high levels of security. The goal is to reduce wait times for cargo inspections, improve the accuracy of inspections, and enhance overall border security.

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 inspections are particularly time-consuming. The program will be evaluated based on its impact on inspection times, security outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. Overall, the Cargo Inspection Technology Pilot Program Act seeks to modernize and improve the cargo inspection process at US border crossings through the use of innovative technology. By assessing the effectiveness of these technologies in a controlled pilot program, lawmakers hope to identify best practices that can be implemented more broadly to enhance border security and facilitate the flow of goods into the country.