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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1569· House(119-HR-1569)

CATCH Fentanyl Act

Rep. Higgins
Age: 65 years
Louisiana
Introduced
2/25/2025
Last activity
8/15/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
Sponsored by
Clay Higgins
Cosponsors
Republican - 11Democrat - 10
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill establishes a pilot program to test new technologies at land ports of entry along the U.S. border. The goal is to improve the inspection of cars, trucks, and cargo containers to better detect contraband, illegal drugs, weapons, and human smuggling. Through the CBP Innovation Team, the program will evaluate enhancements like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum information sciences. These pilot projects aim to increase inspection efficiency and address long wait times while improving aging equipment. The program is set to terminate five years after the bill's enactment.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+6

    The bill enhances border security through the testing of advanced detection technologies for contraband and smuggling.

  • Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+3

    The bill aims to better detect illegal drugs, which could assist in combating the drug crisis.

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2

    Improving inspection efficiency can facilitate faster movement of goods across the border.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    The heightened technology and surveillance could negatively impact individuals crossing the border.

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2

    The bill acknowledges potential negative impacts on the privacy and civil liberties of individuals crossing the border.

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-2

    The use of advanced AI and machine learning for scanning may increase surveillance capabilities at the border.