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OBIM Authorization Act of 2019

Introduced: March 13, 2019 Introduced by: Higgins, Clay Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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Passed House
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Became law
Apr 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Office of Biometric Identity Management Authorization Act of 2019 or the OBIM Authorization Act of 2019

This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Office of Biometric Identity Management Directorate, which shall be administered by a director with significant management experience and experience in biometrics and identity management.

The director shall have specified duties, including

  • leading DHS's biometric identity services to support efforts and activities relating to anti-terrorism, counterterrorism, border security, credentialing, national security, and public safety;
  • managing the operation of DHS's primary biometric repository and identification system;
  • maximizing interoperability with other federal, state, local, and foreign biometric systems; and
  • ensuring the activities of the office are carried out in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the Privacy Officer.
What's happening now April 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8309 Related bill Keep America Secure Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1729: OBIM Authorization Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1729/
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"H.R. 1729: OBIM Authorization Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1729/.
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H.R. 1729, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1729/.
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