AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act

Senate Bill

S. 2367

119th Congress

AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Hawley

Senator

Republican

MO

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to regularly update its drug seizure and checkpoint systems, including using new technologies like license plate readers. The goal is to help CBP better combat drug smuggling and transnational criminal organizations along the southern border.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.

SponsorJosh Hawley (R-MO)

Introduced7/21/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act

The AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to regularly update its drug seizure and checkpoint systems, including using new technologies like license plate readers. The goal is to help CBP

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The AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to regularly update its drug seizure and checkpoint systems, including using new technologies like license plate readers. The goal is to help CBP better combat drug smuggling and transnational criminal organizations along the southern border.

Bill Number: 2367
Sponsor: Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act
Bill Number: 2367
Sponsor: Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Summary: The AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to regularly update its drug seizure and checkpoint systems, including using new technologies like license plate readers. The goal is to help CBP better combat drug smuggling and transna

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to regularly update its drug seizure and checkpoint systems, including using new technologies like license plate readers. The goal is to help CBP better combat drug smuggling and transnational criminal organizations along the southern border.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Continuing High-quality Evaluations of Concerning and Known Persons Of Interest through National Training updates Act or the CHECKPOINT ActThis bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to update certain offices and policies with respect to drug seizures and checkpoints.For example, CBP must periodically assess the drug categories in its systems and update them to reflect the drug smuggling scenarios encountered by CBP agents, as necessary. CBP must also update immigration checkpoints with appropriate technology, such as license plate readers, and support intelligence centers on the southern border to combat transnational criminal organizations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires CBP to periodically review and update its drug categories and smuggling scenarios in its systems.
Directs CBP to upgrade immigration checkpoints with new technology like license plate readers.
Calls for supporting intelligence centers on the southern border to fight transnational criminal groups.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact the operations and capabilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It would likely lead to more advanced monitoring and interdiction of drug trafficking and other cross-border criminal activity. Individuals and organizations involved in these illicit activities could face increased scrutiny and disruption of their operations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Employment and training programs

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Government information and archives

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2367, 119th Congress (2025). "AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2367