OBIM Authorization Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 13, 2019)
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 just happenedApr 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 13, 2019
- Apr 1, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee - Mar 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Mar 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 13, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House