H.R. 5982 · 110th Congress
Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008
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- House Introduced May 7, 2008
- House Passed Jun 18, 2008
Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration (TSA)), to: (1) study and report to Congress on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jun 18, 2008
Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration (TSA)), to: (1) study and report to Congress on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with unescorted access to secure or sterile areas of an airport; and (2) conduct a risk-based analysis of selected Category X and I airports and other airports to identify where implementation of such systems could benefit them.
Defines "biometric identifier system" as a system that uses biometric identifier information to match and confirm identity of individuals for purposes of transportation security.
Requires the Secretary to convene a working group to assist with issues pertaining to implementing this Act.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008
Latest action (Jun 19, 2008): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: House · Introduced: May 7, 2008
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced May 7, 2008
- House Passed Jun 18, 2008
No recorded floor vote found.