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01/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2026 14:15
MEDIA ADVISORY: Subcommittee Chairman Guest Announces Hearing on CBP’s Use of Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS), chairman of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, announced a hearing for next Thursday to discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) use of non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology at our nation's borders, which helps detect and interdict illicit drugs, concealed currency, contraband, and individuals being smuggled into the country. In July 2025, President Trump signed into law border technology investments that were first advanced by the House Committee on Homeland Security in House Republicans' reconciliation package, including more than $1 billion for NII.
"Non-intrusive inspection technology is a vital tool for CBP officers as they carry out their mission to keep our borders secure and combat the smuggling of dangerous drugs, like fentanyl, into our communities,"Subcommittee Chairman Guest said. "While reconciliation investments provided by House Republicans stand to enhance this technology at our ports of entry, the program has faced challenges in the acquisition, maintenance, and deployment of this equipment in the past. Technology is only effective if we utilize it effectively. As we examine President Trump's whole-of-government border security success, we must ensure CBP is using every resource at its disposal to maintain this homeland security posture."
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement hearing entitled, "Smarter Borders, Safer Nation: Expanding the Use of Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology."
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Diane Sabatino
Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Hilary Benedict
Director, Science, Technology Assessments, and Analytics, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Witness testimony will be posted here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.
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