To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct outreach to and consult with members of the private sector with respect to the Secure Border Initiative and for the purposes of strengthening security along the international and maritime borders of the United States.
Summary
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to the Secure Border Initiative and for purposes of strengthening security along the international and maritime borders of the United States, to conduct outreach to and consult with members of the private sector to: (1) identify existing and emerging technologies, best practices, and business processes; (2) maximize economies of scale, cost-effectiveness, systems integration, and resource allocation; and (3) identify the most appropriate contract mechanisms to enhance financial accountability and mission effectiveness of border security programs.