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H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Detailed Summary

Border Security Technology Innovation Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Requires the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that any federal government interagency or intra-agency agreement entered into by the Under Secretary to develop and transition new technology explicitly characterizes the requirements, expected use, and concept of operations for that technology.

(Sec. 3) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to terminate the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee on December 31, 2012 (currently, 2008).

(Sec. 4) Requires the Under Secretary to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council for a one-year assessment of the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.

(Sec. 5) Directs: (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Joint Planning and Development Office to research and develop technologies to permit routine operation of unmanned aerial vehicles, including autonomously piloted drones, within the national airspace for border and maritime security missions without degradation of existing safety levels for national airspace system users; and (2) the Secretary to coordinate with the Director and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enter into pilot projects in sparsely populated, low-density Class G air traffic airspace to conduct experiments and collect data to accelerate the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system as part of research activities of the Office.

(Sec. 6) Requires: (1) the Under Secretary to research and develop technologies to permit detection of near surface voids, such as tunnels, with an emphasis on technologies with real time capability; and (2) the Secretary to coordinate with other federal agencies to ensure the integration of such research and development activities with their efforts.

(Sec. 7) Requires the Under Secretary and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a joint research and development program on anticounterfeit technologies and standards.

(Sec. 8) Directs the Under Secretary to study and report to Congress on the need for next generation global positioning system technology as it relates to border security.

(Sec. 9) Directs the Under Secretary, in coordination with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to establish a research program on the use of mobile biometric technology at the nation's borders between the ports of entry. Requires the Secretary to ensure that the program is coordinated with other DHS biometric identification programs.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/4/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-684, Part I.

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Revision by webmaster (June 5, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Detailed Summary

Requires the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that any federal government interagency or intra-agency agreement to develop and transition new technology explicitly characterizes the requirements, expected use, and concept of operations for that technology.

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to terminate the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee on December 31, 2012.

Requires the Under Secretary to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council for an assessment of the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Joint Planning and Development Office to research and develop technologies to permit routine operation of unmanned aerial vehicles within the national airspace for border and maritime security missions without degradation of existing safety levels for national airspace system users.

Requires: (1) the Under Secretary to research and develop technologies to permit detection of near surface voids, such as tunnels, with an emphasis on technologies with real time capability; and (2) the Under Secretary and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a joint research and development program on anticounterfeit technologies and standards.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/4/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-684, Part I.

Points in Favor

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Status as of June 4, 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/4/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-684, Part I.

Revision by webmaster (May 7, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Detailed Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to terminate the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee on December 31, 2012.

Requires the Under Secretary to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council for an assessment of the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (November 15, 2007).

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Status as of May 6, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

5/6/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (November 15, 2007).

Revision by webmaster (February 28, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Detailed Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to terminate the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee on December 31, 2012.

Requires the Under Secretary to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council for an assessment of the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/27/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Status as of February 27, 2008

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/27/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Revision by webmaster (February 8, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Detailed Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to terminate the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee on December 31, 2012.

Requires the Under Secretary to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council for an assessment of the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/7/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Status as of February 7, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/7/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Revision by webmaster (February 1, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Detailed Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to terminate the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee on December 31, 2012.

Requires the Under Secretary to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council for an assessment of the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 1/31/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.

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Status as of January 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

1/31/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.

Revision by webmaster (January 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

Detailed Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to terminate the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee on December 31, 2012.

Requires the Under Secretary to enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council for an assessment of the basic science research needs in the border and maritime security domain.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/22/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Revision by webmaster (October 23, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

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Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3916 would provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies.

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Status as of October 22, 2007

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/22/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.