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Proposed Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6388

June 24, 2026

border security technology customs and border protection artificial intelligence government procurement

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Department of Homeland Security develop a formal strategy for integrating advanced technologies into border operations, potentially changing how border security is managed and funded.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The agency is required to develop a new technology plan, manage innovation teams, and submit annual reports to Congress.

Department of Homeland Security

The department is responsible for submitting the technology plan and ensuring compliance with AI and privacy policies.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a comprehensive plan for identifying and deploying new border security technologies. It also authorizes the creation of ' Innovation Teams' to research and adapt commercial technologies for border and port security while ensuring privacy and civil rights protections.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the CBP Innovation Teams?

These teams are authorized to research and adapt new, innovative, or commercial technologies to enhance border security and address capability gaps.

Does this amendment address privacy concerns?

Yes, the amendment requires the technology plan to include an assessment of privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties impacts, and mandates consultation with the DHS Privacy Officer and Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

What happens to old border technology?

The amendment requires an assessment of legacy programs to determine if they should be phased out and replaced with newer, more effective technologies.

Why It Matters

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Formalization of Innovation Teams

The amendment moves from ad-hoc innovation to a codified, reportable structure for CBP technology research.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives“Recipient of the required reports”Map →

personMs. Cortez Masto“Senator who submitted the amendment”Map →

organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Agency tasked with implementing the technology plan and innovation teams”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Primary agency responsible for the border technology plan”Map →

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate“Recipient of the required reports”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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