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H.R. 993 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

H.R. 993 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 5, 2025, sponsored by J. Luis Correa with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Feb 5, 2025
Co-sponsors
2
Policy area
Immigration
Groups that lobbied
2

What it does

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

J. Luis Correa (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
  • Passed the HouseMar 10, 2025
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Mar 11, 2025)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Mar 10, 2025 · Passed
    406–9

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Who lobbied on it

2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:

Committees

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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