House Bill 3377
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3377
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
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.
June 20, 2019
07/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
06/20/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
06/20/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:59 PM