H.R. 1729 · 116th Congress
OBIM Authorization Act of 2019
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Office of Biometric Identity Management Authorization Act of 2019 or the OBIM Authorization Act of 2019
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 13, 2019
Office of Biometric Identity Management Authorization Act of 2019 or the OBIM Authorization Act of 2019
This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Office of Biometric Identity Management Directorate, which shall be administered by a director with significant management experience and experience in biometrics and identity management.
The director shall have specified duties, including
- leading DHS's biometric identity services to support efforts and activities relating to anti-terrorism, counterterrorism, border security, credentialing, national security, and public safety;
- managing the operation of DHS's primary biometric repository and identification system;
- maximizing interoperability with other federal, state, local, and foreign biometric systems; and
- ensuring the activities of the office are carried out in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the Privacy Officer.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: OBIM Authorization Act of 2019
Also known as: Office of Biometric Identity Management Authorization Act of 2019
Latest action (Apr 1, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 13, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.