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Summary of Bill S 703

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.

Current Status of Bill S 703

Bill S 703 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill S 703 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025.  Bill S 703's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 703

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 703

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 703

A 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.
A 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.

Comments

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Scout Rogers

506

9 months ago

I support this bill, it will help make things faster and better at the border!