CATCH Fentanyl Act
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Topic: Immigration
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R) - LA
Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program for improving the inspection of conveyances or modes of transportation at land ports of entry along U.S. borders to detect contraband, illegal drugs, illegal weapons, human smuggling, and threats. Specifically, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Innovation Team must test technology in at least one of the categories of artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-performance computing, quantum information sciences, or other emerging technologies. The team must also test and collect data regarding at least five types of enhancements to nonintrusive inspection technology (e.g., X-ray machines) able to be deployed at land ports of entry.
Legislative Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations; Border security and unlawful immigration; Computers and information technology; Congressional oversight; Customs enforcement; Drug trafficking and controlled substances; Immigration; Law enforcement administration and funding; Performance measurement; Smuggling and trafficking
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
2025-08-15
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