Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 4, 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 periodic updates for six more years.
What just happenedSep 24, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 4, 2020
- Sep 24, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee - Aug 4, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Aug 4, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 4, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House