Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement at Our Borders Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Nov 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 6391, would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a plan for identifying, using, and integrating new technologies along the northern and southern borders. The goal is to improve "situational awareness," which refers to understanding what is happening in real-time. The plan would need to cover technologies like artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and imaging systems.
The bill affects U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by directing them to assess their current use of technology, identify gaps, and estimate costs for new systems. It would also require DHS to examine how other government agencies use technology that CBP could adopt and to consider if CBP needs new authorities to buy these technologies.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 13, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. It has not yet received a vote. If enacted, DHS would have 180 days to develop and submit the required plan to congressional committees.
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Timeline
13 Nov 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6391 do?
- This bill, H.R. 6391, would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a plan for identifying, using, and integrating new technologies along the northern and southern borders. The goal is to improve "situational awareness," which refers to understanding what is happening in real-time. The plan would need to cover technologies like artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and imaging systems. The bill affects U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by directing them to assess their current use of technology, identify gaps, and estimate costs for new systems. It would also require DHS to examine how other government agencies use technology that CBP could adopt and to consider if CBP needs new authorities to buy these technologies. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 13, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. It has not yet received a vote. If enacted, DHS would have 180 days to develop and submit the required plan to congressional committees.
- Has H.R. 6391 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6391. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6391?
- H.R. 6391 was sponsored by Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7] (D-MI), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6391?
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. (13 Nov 2023).
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