Rep. McCaul and Rep. Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan BITMAP Act to Track Security Threats Abroad
The BITMAP Authorization Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Homeland Security for review. The bill is actively moving forward, but no further actions have been scheduled at this time.
This bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses border security, which is a major priority. While many bills struggle to move through committee, the joint effort by high-profile members from both parties increases its chances.
BITMAP is designed to identify and interdict people using "illicit pathways" to enter the U.S. by collecting their biometric data in foreign countries before they reach the border. Undocumented migrants traveling through partner countries could be flagged, screened, and potentially stopped before arrival, making unauthorized border crossing harder.
“identify, prevent, detect, and interdict high risk individuals identified as national security, border security, or terrorist threats who may attempt to enter the United States utilizing illicit pathways”
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul and Henry Cuellar reintroduced the BITMAP Authorization Act to formally establish the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program within DHS. The bill aims to 'push the border outward' by helping foreign partners identify high-risk travelers.
Congressmen Henry Cuellar and Michael McCaul reintroduced the BITMAP Authorization Act. The legislation authorizes a DHS program that works with international partners to stop dangerous criminals and potential terrorists before they reach U.S. borders using specialized biometric technology.
Legislation has been reintroduced to authorize the BITMAP program, which prevents dangerous criminals from entering the U.S. through biometric identification. The bill has bipartisan support and seeks to improve intelligence sharing with international law enforcement to break up criminal groups.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
BITMAP Authorization Act
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