H.R.8253

BITMAP Authorization Act Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act

Introduced·4/13/26

Establishes the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) in the Department of Homeland Security to identify and.

The Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act establishes the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) within the Department of Homeland Security. BITMAP aims to reduce national security, border security, and terrorist threats by collecting and analyzing biometric and biographic data from individuals in partner countries. The program facilitates voluntary data sharing with the U.S. government, incorporates collected data into relevant databases, and ensures biometric data of U.S.

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Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 14

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Apr 13

House

Introduced in House

Apr 13

House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.