BITMAP Authorization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2021)
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 just happenedMar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2021
- Mar 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Homeland Security Committee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House