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HR 993 · 119th CongressIntroducedVoted Mar 10, 2025

New technology plan for border security

Sponsored by J. Luis Correa

The vote
406-9
+397 margin
Worked the bill
$14M
2 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
In the distance
Summary

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.

Why it matters

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.

Major public companies this covers
  • Palantir TechnologiesPLTR
  • L3Harris TechnologiesLHX
  • Northrop GrummanNOC
The vote

How the chamber split

406 yea · 9 nayPassed · 15 not voting
406 yes
9 no
Voted yes398
Rep 204Dem 193
Voted no9
Rep 2Dem 7
See how each member voted· all 407
Voted yes · 398
Aaron BeanR · FL
Andy BarrR · KY
Andy BiggsR · AZ
Ann WagnerR · MO
Ben ClineR · VA
Brad KnottR · NC
Brian JackR · GA
Cory MillsR · FL
Don BaconR · NE
Gabe EvansR · CO
Jeff CrankR · CO
Jeff HurdR · CO
Jim JordanR · OH
John JamesR · MI
John JoyceR · PA
Keith SelfR · TX
Kevin HernR · OK
Mike BostR · IL
Mike CareyR · OH
Mike EzellR · MS
Mike FloodR · NE
Mike KellyR · PA
Nancy MaceR · SC
Pat FallonR · TX
Ron EstesR · KS
Sam GravesR · MO
Tim MooreR · NC
Tom ColeR · OK
Tom EmmerR · MN
Tony WiedR · WI
Vince FongR · CA
Young KimR · CA
Adam GrayD · CA
Adam SmithD · WA
Al GreenD · TX
Ami BeraD · CA
Dave MinD · CA
Derek TranD · CA
Dina TitusD · NV
Ed CaseD · HI
Gabe AmoD · RI
Glenn IveyD · MD
Gwen MooreD · WI
Jason CrowD · CO
Jim CostaD · CA
Joe NeguseD · CO
Josh RileyD · NY
Judy ChuD · CA
Mark PocanD · WI
Mike LevinD · CA
Nellie PouD · NJ
Paul TonkoD · NY
Raul RuizD · CA
Ro KhannaD · CA
Susie LeeD · NV
Ted LieuD · CA
The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • 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
Critics
  • The bill does not set clear limits on how new surveillance technology might affect the privacy of people living near the border.bill
  • It could lead to more spending on technology that may not be needed or may not work as promised.bill

Each point links to its source. The views are attributed to those sources, not stated as ours.

Follow the money

From this bill outward

The bill

where every tie is measured from
HR 993New technology plan for border security

Who paid lobbyists to work it

Direct tie2 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
GroupIssues2025 lobbying
(all issues)
Has PAC?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATIONNamed in billOtherDefenseBanking$8.4MEONGCP
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Named in billDefenseTechTransport$6.0MEOPTIP

Election money, in the distance

Background · not tied to this bill

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Lobbying filings, contributions, and votes are public records shown side by side. The further down the chain, the further the money is from this bill. This page does not assert that money caused any vote.