Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020

United States116th CongressS-4224Senate
Updated: Dec 14, 2020

Summary

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.

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HR-7944: Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Senate

  3. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-322.

    Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.

    Senate