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Introduced
09/07/2018
09/07/2018
In Committee
09/13/2018
09/13/2018
Crossed Over
09/26/2018
09/26/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Secure Border Communications Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that each U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or agent is equipped with a secure radio or other two-way communication device, supported by system interoperability, that permits communication: (1) between ports of entry and inspection stations; and (2) with other federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement entities. DHS shall: (1) ensure that U.S. Border Patrol agents in remote mission critical locations and at border checkpoints have multi- or dual-band encrypted portable radios, and (2) acquire radios or other devices with the option to connect to commercial mobile broadband networks for deployment in areas where such networks enhance operations and are cost effective. DHS may evaluate new or emerging communications technologies to determine their suitability for border security operations.
AI Summary
This bill, the Secure Border Communications Act, directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that each U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer or agent is equipped with a secure radio or other two-way communication device that allows them to communicate between ports of entry and inspection stations, as well as with other federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement entities. The bill also requires DHS to ensure that U.S. Border Patrol agents in remote mission-critical locations and at border checkpoints have multi- or dual-band encrypted portable radios, with the option to connect to commercial mobile broadband networks where it enhances operations and is cost-effective. Additionally, the bill allows DHS to evaluate new or emerging communications technologies for their suitability in border security operations.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 09/26/2018)
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