Proposal:BITMAP Authorization Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 2045
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act or the BITMAP Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP). That program was established to address and reduce national security, border security, and terrorist threats before such threats reach the international border of the United States.

Before carrying out BITMAP operations in a foreign country, DHS must enter into an agreement with the government of such country that sets forth program goals for such country and must provide the congressional homeland security committees with a copy of the agreement.

Bill Title

BITMAP Authorization Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

Steps taken on this bill were not available from Congress.gov.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.