New technology plan for border security
Sponsored by J. Luis Correa
What the bill does
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a plan for using new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and advanced sensors, to improve border security. It also allows Customs and Border Protection to set up teams that test and adopt these technologies quickly.
The stakes
The bill could change how the U.S. monitors its borders, affecting border communities and the companies that develop security technology. It also raises questions about privacy and the cost of replacing older equipment.
- Palantir TechnologiesPLTR
- L3Harris TechnologiesLHX
- Northrop GrummanNOC
How the chamber split
See how each member voted· all 407▸
What each side says
- The bill helps border security keep up with modern threats by using cutting-edge technology.bill
- It requires a plan to phase out old, expensive technology and replace it with newer, more effective tools.bill
- The bill encourages working with private companies and universities to develop new solutions.bill
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From this bill outward
The bill
where every tie is measured fromWho paid lobbyists to work it
Direct tie2 groups · their total 2025 lobbying| Group | Issues | 2025 lobbying (all issues) | Has PAC? |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION›Named in bill | OtherDefenseBanking | $8.4M | ✓EONGCP |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.›Named in bill | DefenseTechTransport | $6.0M | ✓EOPTIP |
Election money, in the distance
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