H.R. 7832 would authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to create one or more innovation teams to research and deliver emerging technologies to enhance border security operations. H.R. 7832 would require CBP to develop operating procedures and performance metrics for each team. Lastly, the bill would require CBP to report to the Congress within 180 days of enactment and annually thereafter on its plan for integrating and deploying emerging technology to enhance border security. 

Based on the costs of similar activities, CBO estimates that CBP would incur less than $500,000 in administrative and personnel costs over the 2024-2029 period to develop the plan and report to the Congress annually. According to CBP, the agency already carries out the other activities required by the bill. On that basis, CBO expects that, in total, it would cost CBP less than $500,000 to implement H.R. 7832. Any spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.