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Read. Follow. Verify.Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act
Last action · October 3, 2023: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.Sponsor: Gary Peters
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the use of scanning technology at land border crossings. By September 2026, the agency must scan a specific percentage of both incoming and outgoing vehicles to improve border security.
This legislation mandates that CBP scan 40% of incoming passenger vehicles, 90% of incoming commercial vehicles, and 10% of all outgoing vehicles at by September 30, 2026, which will change inspection procedures for travelers and commercial shippers.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Commercial trucking companies
These entities will be subject to a 90% scanning requirement for commercial vehicles entering the U.S.
Cross-border travelers
These individuals will be subject to a 40% scanning requirement for passenger vehicles entering the U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The agency is tasked with implementing new scanning technology, reporting progress to Congress, and conducting outbound inspections.
Key Facts
- By September 30, 2026, CBP must scan at least 40% of passenger vehicles entering the U.S. at land ports.
- By September 30, 2026, CBP must scan at least 90% of commercial vehicles entering the U.S. at land ports.
- By September 30, 2026, CBP must scan at least 10% of all vehicles exiting the U.S. at land ports.
- CBP must provide a briefing to Congress by May 30, 2026, on progress toward the 2026 scanning benchmarks.
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- If benchmarks are not met by the end of FY 2026, CBP must submit a report within 120 days explaining the failure and outlining a plan for compliance.
- CBP must submit a strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment regarding the infrastructure and funding needed for outbound inspections.
- The Comptroller General (GAO) is required to conduct a review of CBP's use of inspection systems for border security.
- The GAO must submit a report on its findings to Congress within 2 years of the bill's enactment.
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Expansion to Outbound Inspections
The bill marks a shift by mandating a 10% scanning requirement for vehicles exiting the U.S., whereas current focus is primarily on incoming traffic.
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