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.

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  • Official: 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. as introduced.
  • Official: 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. as amended by house.

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12/25/08
How To Handle Elder Abuse » Information On Senior Care

To combat elder abuse in America, senators have proposed the Elder Justice Act (S.B. 333 in the senate and H.R. 2490 in the house). The bill, introduced by Senator John Breaux (D-LA) proposes more medical and forensic personnel to ...

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09/22/08
Government Search and Seizure Powers Have Gradually Expanded Since ...

A bill (H.R. 2490) requiring that the government study the use of biometric technology in border security applications has been approved by the House Homeland Security Committee. The House of Representatives has agreed to consider the ...

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09/01/08
Homeland Security Committee Member, Congressman Gus Bilirakis ...

In July, The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2490. The bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard, the lead federal agency for maritime homeland security, to collect biometric information on waterborne aliens and screen them against ...

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08/24/08
Who should I vote for in the 2008 Florida 9th District House of ...

Dubbed the "Waters Act", legislation HR 2490 on Immigration reform will require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Coastguard, to create a program for the maritime mobile biometric identification of illegal ...

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08/22/08
votesmart.org part:2

hr 2490, nv, conference report passed - senate (54 - 38). 08/04/1999, agricultural aid amendment s 1233, y, amendment adopted - senate (89 - 8). 06/30/1999, foreign operations fy2000 appropriations bill s 1234, y, bill passed - senate ...

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08/11/08
House approves measures that address cybersecurity information sharing

H.R. 2490: Sponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), this bill would authorize a successful pilot program that the Coast Guard has been conducting for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of individuals ...

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08/08/08
eight homeland security bills make it through house

hr 2490 - sponsored by rep. bilirakis (r-fl), this bill authorizes a successful pilot program that the coast guard has been conducting for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of individuals interdicted at ...

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08/04/08
200808061645 | US Immigration Legislative Update August 4, 2008 ...

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) sponsored H.R.2490 and has expressed the intent of the bill as it relates to illegal immigration. Rep. Bilirakis voiced concerns relating to illegal immigrants who "continue to bounce off our existing ...

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07/30/08
homeland security authorization

hr 2490. sponsored by rep. bilirakis (r-fl), this bill authorizes a successful pilot program that the coast guard has been conducting for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of individuals interdicted at sea.

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07/28/08
today in congress/open thread

hr 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 (rep. ...

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07/28/08
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 ...

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07/28/08
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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07/13/08
WashingtonWatch.com Digest - July 14, 2008 - The WashingtonWatch ...

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 Costs $0.00 per family ...

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07/03/08
bills introduced to enhance preparedness

the panel also passed bills that would fund a pilot program for the us coast guard to use biometric screening (hr 2490), would detail specifications for the certification of advanced spectroscopic portals (hr 5531), would enable dhs to ...

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06/25/08
rep. thompson issues statement for full committee markup

... committee on homeland security chairman bennie g. thompson (d-ms) delivered the following prepared remarks for the full committee markup on hr 263, hr 2490, hr 3815, hr 4806, hr 5170, hr 5531, hr 5743, hr 5935, hr 5983, hr 6098, ...

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05/07/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.5982 Biometric Enhancement for ...

H.R.702 Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of ... [1]; H.R.2490 H.R.2490 [1]; H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.1096 Second Amendment Protection Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.6257 Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act o. ...

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12/09/07
FINANCIAL ABUSE REPORTING ACT, SB 1018

333/HR 2490). The bill was reintroduced in 2005 by Senator Hatch and Representative King, and is now under debate in a time when the nation is becoming more aware of the pervasiveness and complexity of elder abuse and neglect. ...

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09/04/07
time for dan lipinski to go back to academia

(7/15/99, lowey amendment to hr 2490, a vote in favor of this amendment was a pro-choice vote, amendment passed 217-200, roll call 303). he was against contraception as a part of health insurance. title x (”ten”) is the nation’s primary ...

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08/27/07
Full Social Security Benefits at Age 65

That is why I have co-sponsored in Congress HR 2490, a bill that would establish an Office of Elder Justice. Such an office would help prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It would significantly expand elder care research, ...

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07/28/07
This shows what is wrong with the current tax system.

Listing of 2000 bills containing your phrase exactly as entered. 1 . [101st] To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate $1 of their income tax liability and some or all of their income tax refunds, ...

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05/30/07
HR 2490 Enrolled

In memory of Icidro R. Flores of Sinton.

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05/23/07
Biometric Interdiction Bill Would Boost Maritime Security

HR 2490 is the latest effort on the part of Congressman Bilirakis to address the maritime security and address the tide of illegal immigrant streaming into our country. Gus had this to say in a press release announcing the legislation: ...

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05/22/07
HR 2490, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct ...

HR 2490 would 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....

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05/22/07
Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2490: To require the Secretary of ...

Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] introduced HR 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 ...

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