S. 4224 · 116th Congress
Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020
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This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress an analysis of border security technology along the Southwest border.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate · Dec 14, 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 year of this bill's enactment and provide biannual updates for six more years.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020
Latest action (Dec 14, 2020): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.
Policy area: Immigration · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 20, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.