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Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008

Introduced: May 7, 2008 Introduced by: Thompson, Bennie G. Democratic · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
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Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 2008
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 18, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 18, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5496)
Jun 18, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5496)
Jun 18, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5982.
Jun 18, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5496-5498)
Jun 18, 2008
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 5, 2008
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 432.
Jun 5, 2008
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-688.
May 20, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 20, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 7, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E841)
May 7, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration (TSA)), to: (1) study and report to Congress on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with unescorted access to secure or sterile areas of an airport; and (2) conduct a risk-based analysis of selected Category X and I airports and other airports to identify where implementation of such systems could benefit them.

Defines "biometric identifier system" as a system that uses biometric identifier information to match and confirm identity of individuals for purposes of transportation security.

Requires the Secretary to convene a working group to assist with issues pertaining to implementing this Act.

What's happening now June 19, 2008

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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