HR 5839 United States House · 118th Congress

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.
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Sep 2023
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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.
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Sep 29, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
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Sep 29, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Sep 29, 2023
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