S 4224 · 116th Congress · Immigration

Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-07-20· Sponsored by Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.(2020-12-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans