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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Crossed Over
02/01/2017
02/01/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) 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 determined to be a major acquisition program has an acquisition program baseline approved by the relevant acquisition decision authority; (2) document that each such program is meeting the cost, schedule, and performance thresholds specified in such baseline in compliance with relevant departmental acquisition policies and the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and (3) have a plan for each such program to meet program implementation objectives by managing contractor performance. "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. DHS must ensure that border security technology acquisition program managers adhere to relevant internal control standards identified by the Government Accountability Office. DHS shall submit a plan for testing and evaluation, as well as for the use of independent verification and validation resources, for border security technology so that new border security technologies are evaluated through a series of assessments, processes, and audits to ensure compliance with relevant departmental acquisition policies and the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to strengthen accountability for the deployment of border security technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It requires DHS to ensure that each major border security technology acquisition program (defined as a program estimated to require at least $300 million in total expenditure over its life cycle) has an approved acquisition program baseline, documentation that the program is meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals, and a plan for managing contractor performance. The bill also requires DHS to ensure that managers of these programs adhere to relevant internal control standards and submit a plan for testing, evaluation, and independent verification and validation of new border security technologies. Importantly, the bill states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out these requirements, and they must be implemented using existing authorized funding.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (21)
Martha McSally (R)*,
Jodey Arrington (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Barbara Comstock (R),
Daniel Donovan (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Blake Farenthold (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Trent Franks (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Jeb Hensarling (R),
Will Hurd (R),
John Katko (R),
Peter King (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Bruce Poliquin (R),
John Ratcliffe (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Steve Russell (R),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/01/2017)
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