House Bill 1729
116th Congress(2019-2020)
OBIM Authorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1729
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 13, 2019
04/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
03/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
03/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:14 PM