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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 20, 2020Immigration
S. 4224

Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020

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Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress an analysis of border security technology along the Southwest border.

The report shall address the technology DHS needs to (1) prevent terrorists from entering the United States, (2) reduce cross-border criminal activity such as drug smuggling, and (3) facilitate legal trade flow. The report shall also address recent technological advancements and assess whether such advancements can help achieve these goals.

DHS shall submit the report within year of this bill's enactment and provide biannual updates for six more years.

What just happenedDec 14, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.

  2. Dec 14, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-322.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 14, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-322.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jul 22, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Jul 20, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Jul 20, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 14, 202025

Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress an analysis of border security technology along the Southwest border.

The report shall address the technology DHS needs to (1) prevent terrorists from entering the United States, (2) reduce cross-border criminal activity such as drug smuggling, and (3) facilitate legal trade flow. The report shall also address recent technological advancements and assess whether such advancements can help achieve these goals.

DHS shall submit the report within year of this bill's enactment and provide biannual updates for six more years.

Introduced in SenateJul 20, 2020

Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress an analysis of border security technology along the Southwest border.

The report shall address the technology DHS needs to (1) prevent terrorists from entering the United States, (2) reduce cross-border criminal activity such as drug smuggling, and (3) facilitate legal trade flow. The report shall also address recent technological advancements and assess whether such advancements can help achieve these goals.

DHS shall submit the report within a year of this bill's enactment and provide annual updates for five more years.

Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020 — Informed