Require the use of biometric data to verify the identity of individuals applying for immigration benefits.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act?
The Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act is H.R. 8371 and has been in the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees since April 19, 2026. The committee chairs must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote and expire without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act (H.R. 8371 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6138 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6138 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Byron Donalds (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.