Bill > HR1569

This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to test and assess new technologies for improving cargo and vehicle inspections at land ports of entry. The program will evaluate at least 5 types of nonintrusive inspection technology enhancements, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum sensing, and other emerging technologies. The primary goal is to help CBP personnel more effectively detect contraband, illegal drugs, weapons, and potential human smuggling while increasing inspection efficiency and reducing wait times. The CBP Innovation Team will work with the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to test these technologies, solicit input from the private sector, and prioritize cost-effective solutions. The bill requires comprehensive reporting to congressional committees, including detailed performance measurements, technology effectiveness analysis, and assessments of privacy and civil liberties impacts. Key requirements include safeguarding personal data, ensuring technology safety, and examining how new technologies can be integrated into existing infrastructure. After the 5-year pilot, CBP will submit reports analyzing the technologies' performance and providing recommendations for potential widespread implementation at border ports of entry. Importantly, no additional funding is authorized for this initiative, suggesting it will be implemented using existing resources.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1569/all-info