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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

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Status

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

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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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