HR 9566 United States House · 119th 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.

This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to launch a two-year pilot program at land ports of entry along the Arizona border to test an artificial intelligence tool designed to detect unusual patterns in data. The system aims to assist officers in screening for illicit drugs and contraband by improving inspection accuracy, processing speed, and overall border security while addressing staffing challenges. To ensure safety and effectiveness, the program requires strict cybersecurity oversight and allows for collaboration with federal agencies and private sector experts. Throughout the pilot, officials must submit regular reports to Congress detailing the algorithm's performance metrics, costs, and any successes or failures before deciding whether to expand its use.
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Introduced Jun 30, 2026 Last action Jul 7, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Jun 30, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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David Schweikert
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