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Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3377| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2019
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2019 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6439
Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2018
Jun 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1933
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6439
    Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2018


  • June 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1933
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 116-1933: Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2019
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternational organizations and cooperationTerrorism

Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3377| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2019
Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6439
Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2018
Jun 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1933
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6439
    Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2018


  • June 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1933
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • July 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 116-1933: Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternational organizations and cooperationTerrorism