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HR9566119th Congress

To establish a pilot program for use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at land ports of entry along the Arizona border to assess the use of artificial intelligence through an anomaly detection algorithm, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

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Summary

AI anomaly detection pilot at Arizona land ports would test an algorithm to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection spot unusual patterns tied to illicit drugs and contraband and to speed inspections.

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  • CBP and border agents would test whether the tool eases understaffing, improves inspection thoroughness, and strengthens intelligence for interdiction.
  • Travelers and commercial traffic would be evaluated for changes in processing times to see if the technology reduces delays at land ports.
  • The Commissioner may coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), other federal agencies, and consult private sector partners during development and testing.
  • The pilot must begin within two years, runs for two years, and requires progress reports 180 days after implementation and every six months, plus a final report 60 days after termination with metrics like accuracy, false alarm rates, operational costs, and estimated cost savings.

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AI screening pilot at Arizona ports

If enacted, this bill would require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to implement a pilot at land ports of entry along the Arizona border. The pilot would start within two years after enactment and run for two years. It would test an artificial intelligence "anomaly detection" algorithm to help find illicit drugs and contraband and improve screening, inspections, and processing. The Secretary of Homeland Security would have to ensure the system meets DHS cybersecurity rules and ongoing cyber risk management. CBP could work with DHS, CISA, other agencies, and private-sector partners. CBP would report to Congress within 180 days after starting, then every six months, and give a final report within 60 days after the pilot ends with metrics and recommendations on expansion and cost effectiveness.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

AZ • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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