In CommitteeFiled Apr 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Apr 14, 2026
Summary
The BITMAP Authorization Act adds a new Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program within the Department of Homeland Security. It directs ICE to work with foreign governments, the State Department, and intelligence agencies to collect and compare biometric and biographic data on foreign nationals who may pose security, border, or terrorist threats. The goal is to identify and interdict high‑risk individuals before they attempt to enter the United States.
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