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US HR1729OBIM Authorization Act of 2019 Office of Biometric Identity Management Authorization Act of 2019
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Introduced
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
In Committee
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
OBIM Authorization Act of 2019 OBIM Authorization Act of 2019 Office of Biometric Identity Management Authorization Act of 2019 Office of Biometric Identity Management 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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The OBIM will be led by a Director with significant experience in biometrics and identity management, who will be responsible for managing DHS's biometric identity services, the primary biometric repository and identification system, and ensuring interoperability with other federal, state, local, and foreign biometric systems. The OBIM will support DHS's efforts and activities related to anti-terrorism, counterterrorism, border security, credentialing, national security, and public safety, and will provide biometric identity information and analysis capabilities to various government agencies and private sector entities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. (on 04/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1729/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1729/BILLS-116hr1729ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1729/BILLS-116hr1729ih.pdf.pdf |
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