Trump’s second administration “big beautiful bill”, despite some opposition from Democrats, has narrowly passed the Senate exploring restructured spending for biometric security infrastructure.
In addition to funds already available, the bill will make an allocation to the Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection until September 30, 2029 for the procurement and integration of non-invasive technology including artificial intelligence, machine learning and innovative technology to put towards tougher borders and expel illegal migration.
Delivering a cuttingly close result, the bill is passed and gives a generous allocation to digital modernisation efforts as well as modern border surveillance relating to the biometric entry and exit system.
“None of the funds made available under subsection (a) may be used for the procurement or deployment of surveillance towers along the southwest border and northern border that have not been tested and accepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deliver autonomous capabilities”.
The biometric bill also offers extensive financial incentives to staff and enforcement capacities on the frontline.
Trump said he wanted the bill back to sign by July 4. After marathon negotiations, the verdict for Trump’s mega-bill on tax and funding came good and looks set to change the biometric surveillance and data privacy landscapes.
