House Bill 7944
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 4, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7944
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 House 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 periodic updates for six more years.
August 4, 2020
09/24/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
08/04/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
08/04/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:30 PM