HR7229-118

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the WALL Act of 2024.

3. Offsets Section 24(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless the taxpayer includes on the return of tax for the taxable year— the name of such qualifying child, and the valid identification number of the taxpayer (and, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer’s spouse) and such qualifying child. For purposes of this subsection, the term valid identification number means— in the case of the taxpayer and any spouse of the taxpayer, a social security number issued to the individual by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year, and in the case of a qualifying child, a social security number issued to such child by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing such return. For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i) and subsection (h)(4)(C), the term social security number shall not include the social security number of an individual who is prohibited from engaging in employment in the United States. Subsection (h) of section 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— in paragraph (1), by striking (7) and inserting (6), in paragraph (4), by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any dependent of the taxpayer unless the taxpayer includes on the return of tax for the taxable year, for both the taxpayer and the dependent, a social security number issued to each such individual by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing such return. by striking paragraph (7). The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. Subsection (m) of section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: Solely for purposes of subsections (c)(1)(E) and (c)(3)(D), a taxpayer identification number means a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year. For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the term social security number shall not include the social security number of an individual who is prohibited from engaging in employment in the United States. The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. Section 25A(g)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: For purposes of this paragraph, the term taxpayer identification number means a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration. For purposes of clause (i), the term social security number shall not include the social security number of an individual who is prohibited from engaging in employment in the United States. The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to all taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. Section 6109(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: In the case of any individual income tax return filed by a taxpayer residing in the United States, the Secretary shall require the taxpayer to pay a fee for each such return filed in an amount equal to the product of— the total number of individuals included on such return (including any spouse or dependent of the taxpayer) with respect to whom an individual taxpayer identification number has been issued, multiplied by $300. Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any individual who has reported to the Secretary that their social security number has been subject to theft, misuse, or misappropriation by another person. The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to returns the due date for which (determined without regard to extensions) is after the date of the enactment of this Act. Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a), the Secretary, in coordination with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall verify that any social security account number submitted by a person, or with respect to another person, in any return, statement, or other document is— the correct social security account number as issued to such person by the Commissioner of Social Security, and valid and otherwise unexpired as of the date of submission of such return, statement, or other document. The amendment made by this subsection shall apply to returns, statements, and other documents submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act. Section 1137(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–7(a)) is amended— in paragraph (6), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and by adding at the end the following: with respect to any applicant for, or recipient of, benefits under a program listed in subsection (b) who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for such benefits is conditional upon such applicant or recipient having an immigration status that allows the applicant or recipient to work in the United States, the State agency administering such program shall use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (also known as E–Verify) to confirm that such applicant or recipient has such status, and shall deny eligibility for such benefits to any such applicant or recipient who does not have such status. Section 8(o)(6) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(6)) is amended by adding at the end the following: For each dwelling unit for which a housing assistance payment contract is established under this subsection, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status. Section 8(o)(13) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13)) is amended by adding at the end the following: For each dwelling unit in a project for which a housing assistance payment contract is established under this subsection, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status. Section 3(a) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: For each public housing dwelling unit owned, assisted, or operated by a public housing agency, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status. Section 202(i) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following: For each dwelling unit assisted under this section, the owner shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status. Section 811(i)(1) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: For each dwelling unit assisted under this section, the owner shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status. The Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Labor shall promulgate rules to implement section 1137(a)(8) of the Social Security Act, as added by paragraph (1), which requires the use of E–Verify to verify applicant eligibility for certain programs administered by their respective departments. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall promulgate rules to implement amendments made by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (2), which require the use of E–Verify to verify tenant eligibility for housing assistance programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (e)Identification requirements(1)In generalNo credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying child unless the taxpayer includes on the return of tax for the taxable year—(A)the name of such qualifying child, and(B)the valid identification number of the taxpayer (and, in the case of a joint return, the taxpayer’s spouse) and such qualifying child.(2)Valid identification number(A)In generalFor purposes of this subsection, the term valid identification number means—(i)in the case of the taxpayer and any spouse of the taxpayer, a social security number issued to the individual by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year, and(ii)in the case of a qualifying child, a social security number issued to such child by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing such return.(B)Exception for individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in United StatesFor purposes of subparagraph (A)(i) and subsection (h)(4)(C), the term social security number shall not include the social security number of an individual who is prohibited from engaging in employment in the United States.. (C)Social security number requiredSubparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any dependent of the taxpayer unless the taxpayer includes on the return of tax for the taxable year, for both the taxpayer and the dependent, a social security number issued to each such individual by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing such return., and (m)Identification numbers(1)In generalSolely for purposes of subsections (c)(1)(E) and (c)(3)(D), a taxpayer identification number means a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration on or before the due date for filing the return for the taxable year.(2)Exception for individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in United StatesFor purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of subsection (c)(1)(E), the term social security number shall not include the social security number of an individual who is prohibited from engaging in employment in the United States.. (C)Social Security number required(i)In generalFor purposes of this paragraph, the term taxpayer identification number means a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration.(ii)Exception for individuals prohibited from engaging in employment in United StatesFor purposes of clause (i), the term social security number shall not include the social security number of an individual who is prohibited from engaging in employment in the United States.. (5)Fee for filing tax return using an ITIN(A)In generalIn the case of any individual income tax return filed by a taxpayer residing in the United States, the Secretary shall require the taxpayer to pay a fee for each such return filed in an amount equal to the product of—(i)the total number of individuals included on such return (including any spouse or dependent of the taxpayer) with respect to whom an individual taxpayer identification number has been issued, multiplied by(ii)$300.(B)ExceptionSubparagraph (A) shall not apply to any individual who has reported to the Secretary that their social security number has been subject to theft, misuse, or misappropriation by another person.. (e)Confirmation of social security numbersFor purposes of paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a), the Secretary, in coordination with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall verify that any social security account number submitted by a person, or with respect to another person, in any return, statement, or other document is—(1)the correct social security account number as issued to such person by the Commissioner of Social Security, and(2)valid and otherwise unexpired as of the date of submission of such return, statement, or other document.. (8)with respect to any applicant for, or recipient of, benefits under a program listed in subsection (b) who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for such benefits is conditional upon such applicant or recipient having an immigration status that allows the applicant or recipient to work in the United States, the State agency administering such program shall use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (also known as E–Verify) to confirm that such applicant or recipient has such status, and shall deny eligibility for such benefits to any such applicant or recipient who does not have such status.. (D)Verification of immigration statusFor each dwelling unit for which a housing assistance payment contract is established under this subsection, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status.. (P)Verification of immigration statusFor each dwelling unit in a project for which a housing assistance payment contract is established under this subsection, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status.. (9)Verification of immigration statusFor each public housing dwelling unit owned, assisted, or operated by a public housing agency, the public housing agency shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status.. (3)Verification of immigration statusFor each dwelling unit assisted under this section, the owner shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status.. (E)Verification of immigration statusFor each dwelling unit assisted under this section, the owner shall, with respect to any prospective tenant of the dwelling unit who is a noncitizen and whose eligibility for assistance is conditional upon the tenant having an immigration status that allows the tenant to work in the United States, use the employment eligibility confirmation program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) (commonly known as E–Verify) to confirm that the tenant has such status and shall deny eligibility for such assistance to any tenant who does not have such status..

5. Border wall construction Not later than seven days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall resume all activities related to the construction of the border wall along the border between the United States and Mexico that were underway or being planned for prior to January 20, 2021. To carry out this section, the Secretary shall expend all unexpired funds appropriated or explicitly obligated for the construction of the border wall that were appropriated or obligated, as the case may be, for use beginning on October 1, 2019, including pursuant to section 2(a). Any unused materials purchased before the date of the enactment of this Act for construction of the border wall may be used for activities related to the construction of the border wall in accordance with paragraph (1). Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until construction of the border wall has been completed, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan, including annual benchmarks for the construction of 200 miles of such wall and associated cost estimates for satisfying all requirements of the construction of the border wall, including installation and deployment of tactical infrastructure, technology, and other elements as identified by the Department prior to January 20, 2021, through the expenditure of funds appropriated or explicitly obligated, as the case may be, for use, as well as any future funds appropriated or otherwise made available by Congress. In this section: The term appropriate congressional committees means the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. The term Department means the Department of Homeland Security. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. The term tactical infrastructure includes boat ramps, access gates, checkpoints, lighting, and roads associated with a border wall. The term technology includes border surveillance and detection technology, including linear ground detection systems, associated with a border wall.

6. Strengthening the requirements for barriers along the southern border Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Division C of Public Law 104–208; 8 U.S.C. 1103 note) is amended— by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) to design, test, construct, install, deploy, integrate, and operate physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology in the vicinity of the southwest border to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southwest border and deter, impede, and detect unlawful activity. in subsection (b)— in the subsection heading, by striking fencing and road improvements and inserting physical barriers; in paragraph (1)— in the heading, by striking fencing and inserting barriers; by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall construct a border wall, including physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology, along not fewer than 900 miles of the southwest border until situational awareness and operational control of the southwest border is achieved. by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall deploy along the southwest border the most practical and effective physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology available for achieving situational awareness and operational control of the southwest border. in subparagraph (C)— by amending clause (i) to read as follows: In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, appropriate representatives of State, Tribal, and local governments, and appropriate private property owners in the United States to minimize the impact on natural resources, commerce, and sites of historical or cultural significance for the communities and residents located near the sites at which physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology are to be constructed. Such consultation may not delay such construction for longer than seven days. in clause (ii)— in subclause (I), by striking or after the semicolon at the end; by amending subclause (II) to read as follows: delay the transfer to the United States of the possession of property or affect the validity of any property acquisition by the United States by purchase or eminent domain, or to otherwise affect the eminent domain laws of the United States or of any State; or by adding at the end the following new subclause: create any right or liability for any party. by striking subparagraph (D); in paragraph (2)— by striking Attorney General and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; by striking this subsection and inserting this section; and by striking construction of fences and inserting the construction of physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology; by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security, when designing, testing, constructing, installing, deploying, integrating, and operating physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology, shall incorporate such safety features into such design, test, construction, installation, deployment, integration, or operation of such physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology, as the case may be, that the Secretary determines are necessary to maximize the safety and effectiveness of officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security or of any other Federal agency deployed in the vicinity of such physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology. in paragraph (4), by striking this subsection and inserting this section; in subsection (c)— by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall waive all legal requirements necessary to ensure the expeditious design, testing, construction, installation, deployment, integration, operation, and maintenance of the physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology under this section. The Secretary shall ensure the maintenance and effectiveness of such physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology. Any such action by the Secretary shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register. by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: Not later than seven days after the date on which the Secretary of Homeland Security exercises a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate of such waiver. by adding at the end the following new subsections: In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall deploy along the southwest border the most practical and effective technology available for achieving situational awareness and operational control. In this section: The term advanced unattended surveillance sensors means sensors that utilize an onboard computer to analyze detections in an effort to discern between vehicles, humans, and animals, and ultimately filter false positives prior to transmission. The term operational control has the meaning given such term in section 2(b) of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–367; 8 U.S.C. 1701 note). The term physical barriers includes reinforced fencing, the border wall, and levee walls. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. The term situational awareness has the meaning given such term in section 1092(a)(7) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 6 U.S.C. 223(a)(7)). The term tactical infrastructure includes boat ramps, access gates, checkpoints, lighting, and roads. The term technology includes border surveillance and detection technology, including the following: Tower-based surveillance technology. Deployable, lighter-than-air ground surveillance equipment. Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radars (VADER). 3-dimensional, seismic acoustic detection and ranging border tunneling detection technology. Advanced unattended surveillance sensors. Mobile vehicle-mounted and man-portable surveillance capabilities. Unmanned aircraft systems. Tunnel detection systems and other seismic technology. Fiber-optic cable. Other border detection, communication, and surveillance technology. The term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. (a)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary (including the removal of obstacles to detection of illegal entrants) to design, test, construct, install, deploy, integrate, and operate physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology in the vicinity of the southwest border to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the southwest border and deter, impede, and detect unlawful activity.; (A)Reinforced barriersIn carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall construct a border wall, including physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology, along not fewer than 900 miles of the southwest border until situational awareness and operational control of the southwest border is achieved.; (B)Physical barriers and tactical infrastructureIn carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall deploy along the southwest border the most practical and effective physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology available for achieving situational awareness and operational control of the southwest border.; (i)In generalIn carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, appropriate representatives of State, Tribal, and local governments, and appropriate private property owners in the United States to minimize the impact on natural resources, commerce, and sites of historical or cultural significance for the communities and residents located near the sites at which physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology are to be constructed. Such consultation may not delay such construction for longer than seven days.; and (II)delay the transfer to the United States of the possession of property or affect the validity of any property acquisition by the United States by purchase or eminent domain, or to otherwise affect the eminent domain laws of the United States or of any State; or; and (III)create any right or liability for any party.; and (3)Agent safetyIn carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security, when designing, testing, constructing, installing, deploying, integrating, and operating physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology, shall incorporate such safety features into such design, test, construction, installation, deployment, integration, or operation of such physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology, as the case may be, that the Secretary determines are necessary to maximize the safety and effectiveness of officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security or of any other Federal agency deployed in the vicinity of such physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology.; and (1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall waive all legal requirements necessary to ensure the expeditious design, testing, construction, installation, deployment, integration, operation, and maintenance of the physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, and technology under this section. The Secretary shall ensure the maintenance and effectiveness of such physical barriers, tactical infrastructure, or technology. Any such action by the Secretary shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register.; (2)NotificationNot later than seven days after the date on which the Secretary of Homeland Security exercises a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate of such waiver.; and (e)TechnologyIn carrying out this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall deploy along the southwest border the most practical and effective technology available for achieving situational awareness and operational control.(f)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Advanced unattended surveillance sensorsThe term advanced unattended surveillance sensors means sensors that utilize an onboard computer to analyze detections in an effort to discern between vehicles, humans, and animals, and ultimately filter false positives prior to transmission.(2)Operational controlThe term operational control has the meaning given such term in section 2(b) of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–367; 8 U.S.C. 1701 note).(3)Physical barriersThe term physical barriers includes reinforced fencing, the border wall, and levee walls.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security.(5)Situational awarenessThe term situational awareness has the meaning given such term in section 1092(a)(7) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 6 U.S.C. 223(a)(7)).(6)Tactical infrastructureThe term tactical infrastructure includes boat ramps, access gates, checkpoints, lighting, and roads.(7)TechnologyThe term technology includes border surveillance and detection technology, including the following:(A)Tower-based surveillance technology.(B)Deployable, lighter-than-air ground surveillance equipment.(C)Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radars (VADER).(D)3-dimensional, seismic acoustic detection and ranging border tunneling detection technology.(E)Advanced unattended surveillance sensors.(F)Mobile vehicle-mounted and man-portable surveillance capabilities.(G)Unmanned aircraft systems.(H)Tunnel detection systems and other seismic technology.(I)Fiber-optic cable.(J)Other border detection, communication, and surveillance technology.(8)Unmanned aircraft systemThe term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code..