"The American people have entrusted Republicans with a clear mandate to secure our borders and resolve the immigration crisis—and we are committed to delivering on that promise."
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring a formal evaluation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in implementing a full biometric entry-exit data system.
The "Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act" is the 23rd piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th Congress. This bill mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report to Congress on the system’s implementation. This requirement aims to identify hurdles causing delays, close security gaps, track visa overstays more accurately, and ensure full border security.
“Knowing who has come into our country is fundamental to our nation’s sovereignty and survival. Under President Trump’s leadership and with the help of the Department of Homeland Security, the border has been secured, but the work is far from over. Visa overstays and fraudulent documentation remain a large piece of the overall illegal immigration puzzle that needs to be addressed,” said Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL). "The American people have entrusted Republicans with a clear mandate to secure our borders and resolve the immigration crisis—and we are committed to delivering on that promise. This bill is a critical step forward in delivering on this mandate. I am proud to introduce the Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act to finally ensure oversight of our nation's biometric entry-exit system."
WHAT THIS BILL DOES:
- This bill seeks a formal evaluation of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) progress in implementing a full biometric entry-exit data system.
- Biometric: An objective measurement of a physical characteristic used to verify identity against database records. Main types: Fingerprints, facial images, and iris scans.
- In its July 2004 report, the 9/11 Commission recommended that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implement a comprehensive biometric entry-exit system to enhance national security.
- 8 U.S.C. 1365a(d)(3) requires the federal government to “fully implement [an] integrated [biometric] entry and exit data system."
