To establish a pilot program for use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at land ports of entry along the Arizona border to assess the use of artificial intelligence through an anomaly detection algorithm, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jul 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
What this bill does
H.R. 9566 would direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish, within two years of enactment, a two-year pilot program testing an artificial intelligence-based "anomaly detection algorithm" at land ports of entry along the Arizona border. The tool would be used to help CBP officers screen, inspect, and interdict illicit drugs and contraband. CBP would collect data on the algorithm's ability to address staffing inefficiencies, improve inspection thoroughness and accuracy, speed processing, enhance intelligence gathering, and strengthen border security. The Department of Homeland Security would be responsible for ensuring the system meets DHS cybersecurity standards and undergoes ongoing risk management.
The bill primarily affects CBP officers and operations at Arizona land ports of entry, as well as travelers and goods passing through those crossings, since the algorithm would assist in inspections there. CBP could coordinate with DHS, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, other federal agencies, and private-sector representatives in developing and running the program.
CBP would be required to submit progress reports to Congress every six months, including performance metrics, cost data, and information on cybersecurity and coordination efforts, and a final report within 60 days after the pilot ends, with recommendations on whether to expand use of the technology. The bill was introduced on June 30, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security, where it awaits further committee action before any vote by the full House.
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Timeline
7 Jul 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9566 do?
- H.R. 9566 would direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish, within two years of enactment, a two-year pilot program testing an artificial intelligence-based "anomaly detection algorithm" at land ports of entry along the Arizona border. The tool would be used to help CBP officers screen, inspect, and interdict illicit drugs and contraband. CBP would collect data on the algorithm's ability to address staffing inefficiencies, improve inspection thoroughness and accuracy, speed processing, enhance intelligence gathering, and strengthen border security. The Department of Homeland Security would be responsible for ensuring the system meets DHS cybersecurity standards and undergoes ongoing risk management. The bill primarily affects CBP officers and operations at Arizona land ports of entry, as well as travelers and goods passing through those crossings, since the algorithm would assist in inspections there. CBP could coordinate with DHS, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, other federal agencies, and private-sector representatives in developing and running the program. CBP would be required to submit progress reports to Congress every six months, including performance metrics, cost data, and information on cybersecurity and coordination efforts, and a final report within 60 days after the pilot ends, with recommendations on whether to expand use of the technology. The bill was introduced on June 30, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security, where it awaits further committee action before any vote by the full House.
- Has H.R. 9566 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9566. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9566?
- H.R. 9566 was sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9566?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (7 Jul 2026).
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