Bill Summary:

Bill Title: Deploy Fentanyl Scanners Act of 2024

Bill Number: S. 3965

Summary: This bill appropriates funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the deployment of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States.

Explanation:

This bill, known as the Deploy Fentanyl Scanners Act of 2024, provides funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the installation of nonintrusive inspection technology at the southern land border of the United States. The purpose of this technology is to inspect and scan items crossing the border without requiring physical contact or intrusion.

The bill allocates $201,000,000 from the Treasury for the fiscal year 2024 to support the deployment of this technology. The funds will be used to acquire, install, and maintain the necessary equipment and infrastructure along the southern border.

Overall, the goal of this bill is to enhance border security and improve the detection of fentanyl and other illicit substances entering the United States through the southern border. By using nonintrusive inspection technology, Customs and Border Protection officers will be able to more effectively and efficiently identify potential threats without causing significant delays or inconveniences to individuals crossing the border.

S 3965 Deploy Fentanyl Scanners Act of 2024

US Congress 118th Congress

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Introduced 04/02/2024

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Sen. Thomas Ossoff

Primary Sponsor