The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to start a four-year pilot program within 18 months of enactment. The program would test whether big data analytics can use signs of disabled or manipulated vessel tracking systems to identify ships at high risk of carrying goods in ways that evade U.S. sanctions or export controls. It could share intelligence with federal agencies and appropriate partner countries. The bill also requires a report to Congress on the pilot’s usefulness and recommendations for future use. It does not authorize new information collection beyond what existing law allows.
The pilot is for law enforcement and partner agencies. The bill does not describe new requirements for individuals or businesses.
The bill authorizes no additional amounts to be appropriated for the pilot. It does not state the program’s total cost.
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