Senate Bill 4224
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4224
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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 a year of this bill's enactment and provide annual updates for five more years.
12/14/2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.
12/14/2020
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.
07/22/2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
07/20/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
07/20/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:51 PM