H.R. 9566 aims to create a pilot program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to test the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at land ports of entry along the Arizona border. The program will focus on using an anomaly detection algorithm to identify unusual patterns or behaviors that may indicate illegal activities or security threats.
Supporters of H.R. 9566 have praised the bill for its innovative approach to border security, highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Customs and Border Protection operations. They argue that using advanced technology could lead to better identification of illegal crossings and smuggling activities, ultimately improving national security.
Critics of H.R. 9566 have raised concerns about the reliance on artificial intelligence for border security, arguing that it may lead to privacy violations and the potential for biased outcomes. Some fear that the use of an anomaly detection algorithm could result in false positives, disproportionately impacting certain communities and undermining trust in law enforcement.
The analysis of H.R. 9566, sponsored by David Schweikert, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence for anomaly detection at U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the Arizona border. Given that the top donor industries do not directly relate to border security or technology, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Additionally, the lobbying activity associated with this bill primarily involves entities like the American Concrete Institute and various local government bodies, which do not have a clear stake in the AI technology being proposed in this legislation. Therefore, the risk of conflicts arising from financial contributions is low, as the interests of the donors do not align with the bill's objectives.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE | CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC | $80,000 |
| ANNE PRAMAGGIORE | CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC | $60,000 |
| SIGHTLINE INTELLIGENCE | C2 STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| ACTUS ADVANCED SYSTEMS | C2 STRATEGIES | $40,000 |
| WASHOE COUNTY | PORTER GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS, INC. | C2 STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| EO SOLUTIONS LLC | PORTER GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| WASHOE COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION | PORTER GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| ULINE | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | $20,000 |
| RTC SOUTHERN NEVADA | PORTER GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| WISH | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| WISCONSIN STATE CRANBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| WISCONSIN CRANBERRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| WISCONSIN CRANBERRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| WD SCHORSCH LLC | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding David Schweikert, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
