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H.R. 2490 (110th)

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security.

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Introduced

24 May 2007

Last action

30 July 2008 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]

Subjects

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the United States; (2) ensure such program's coordination with other Department of Homeland Security (DHS) biometric identification programs; and (3) evaluate the costs and feasibility of expanding the capability to all appropriate DHS maritime vessels.

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Timeline

  1. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 June 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 June 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 June 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 June 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 July 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 10 July 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-751.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 July 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-751.

    Source: Committee

  11. 29 July 2008

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 July 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 July 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 534). (text: CR H7182)

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 July 2008

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 534).(text: CR H7182)

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7182-7183)

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 July 2008

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  17. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2490.

    Source: Floor

  18. 29 July 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 30 July 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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