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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
10/04/2017
10/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) ensure that each border security technology acquisition program that is a major acquisition program has an acquisition program baseline approved by the relevant acquisition decision authority; (2) document program program cost, schedule, and performance compliance; and (3) have a plan for each program to meet implementation objectives by managing contractor performance. DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall ensure that border security technology acquisition program managers adhere to internal control standards identified by the Government Accountability Office. DHS shall submit a plan for testing border security technology so that new border security technologies are evaluated to ensure: (1) compliance with relevant departmental acquisition policies and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and (2) the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars. "Major acquisition program" means a DHS acquisition program that is estimated by DHS to require an eventual total expenditure of at least $300 million over its life cycle cost.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen accountability for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) border security technology acquisition programs. It requires DHS to: (1) ensure that major acquisition programs have approved baselines for cost, schedule, and performance; (2) document compliance with relevant policies and regulations; and (3) have a plan to manage contractor performance. DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection must also ensure that program managers adhere to internal control standards. Additionally, DHS must submit a plan for testing and evaluating new border security technologies to ensure compliance and effectiveness. The bill defines a "major acquisition program" as one estimated to cost at least $300 million over its life cycle.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379. (on 04/16/2018)
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