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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 5/24/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to:
(1) conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the United States;
(2) ensure such program's coo... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| Introduced |  | Voted on by House |  | Voted on by Senate | | Considered By President | | Bill Becomes Law |
| May 24, 2007 | July 29, 2008 |
Latest Vote
| July 29, 2008Roll call number 534 in the House | |||
| Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 2490 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the United States | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 90% | Result: Passed | |
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July 29, 2008 Passed 394-3, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to ...
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter ...
July 29, 2008 Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR2490
Patrick Mchenry [R, NC-10] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 2490 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the ...
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