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Border Visibility and Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-1707| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (23)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Visibility and Security Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to install surveillance technology and take other actions with respect to the U.S.-Mexico border. DHS shall deploy the most practical and effective technology available to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border. Such technology may include radar surveillance systems, tunnel detection technology, and unmanned aerial vehicles. DHS is authorized to waive legal requirements as necessary in order to implement the necessary surveillance technology along the border. DHS shall also (1) construct a navigable road along at least 700 miles of the southwest border, (2) permanently eradicate certain foliage that grows along the Rio Grande river, and (3) report to Congress a comprehensive strategy about the barriers and technologies needed to secure operational control along the border. Drug cartel funds that have been criminally forfeited to the U.S. government shall be reserved for security measures along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5793
Border Visibility and Security Act
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5793
    Border Visibility and Security Act


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7260: Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
  • S 117-4642: Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
Aviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLakes and riversLatin AmericaMexicoOrganized crimePest managementPhotography and imagingRoads and highwaysSmuggling and trafficking

Border Visibility and Security Act

USA117th CongressHR-1707| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Border Visibility and Security Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to install surveillance technology and take other actions with respect to the U.S.-Mexico border. DHS shall deploy the most practical and effective technology available to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the border. Such technology may include radar surveillance systems, tunnel detection technology, and unmanned aerial vehicles. DHS is authorized to waive legal requirements as necessary in order to implement the necessary surveillance technology along the border. DHS shall also (1) construct a navigable road along at least 700 miles of the southwest border, (2) permanently eradicate certain foliage that grows along the Rio Grande river, and (3) report to Congress a comprehensive strategy about the barriers and technologies needed to secure operational control along the border. Drug cartel funds that have been criminally forfeited to the U.S. government shall be reserved for security measures along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5793
Border Visibility and Security Act
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5793
    Border Visibility and Security Act


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (23)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7260: Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
  • S 117-4642: Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLakes and riversLatin AmericaMexicoOrganized crimePest managementPhotography and imagingRoads and highwaysSmuggling and trafficking