Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of technology needs for securing U.S. maritime borders within two years of enactment, with biannual updates for four years. The analysis must evaluate current and emerging technologies to address threats like drug trafficking, human smuggling, cybersecurity risks, and gaps in surveillance, while considering operational impacts and coordination with agencies. DHS must report findings to Congress, focusing on how technology can enhance border security, improve resource deployment, and support legal trade without mandating specific technology purchases or funding.
Bill status
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Introduction
Sep 2023
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Sep 29, 2023
Last action Sep 29, 2023
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Sep 29, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
lower
Sep 29, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
lower
Sep 29, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
lower
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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P
Jenniffer González-Colón
RRepublican
Co
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Carlos A. Gimenez
RRepublican
Co
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Elissa Slotkin
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
Co
J. Luis Correa
DDemocratic
Co
John James
RRepublican
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