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BITMAP Authorization Act

Introduced: March 18, 2021 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act or the BITMAP Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP). That program was established to address and reduce national security, border security, and terrorist threats before such threats reach the international border of the United States.

Before carrying out BITMAP operations in a foreign country, DHS must enter into an agreement with the government of such country that sets forth program goals for such country and must provide the congressional homeland security committees with a copy of the agreement.

What's happening now March 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2