Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, for purposes of transportation security, to conduct a study on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with unescorted access to secure or sterile areas of an airport, and for other purposes.

6/18/2008--Passed House amended. Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration (TSA)), to:
(1) study and report to Congress on how airports can transition to uniform, standards-based, and interoperable biometric identifier systems for airport workers with unescorted access to secure or sterile areas of an airport; and
(2) conduct a risk-based analysis of selected Category X and I airports and other airports to identify where implementation of such systems could benefit them. Defines "biometric identifier system" as a system that uses biometric identifier information to match and confirm identity of individuals for purposes of transportation security. Requires the Secretary to convene a working group to assist with issues pertaining to implementing this Act.


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Sponsor

• Rep. Bennie Thompson [D, MS-2]
• and 1 Co-Sponsors
  • Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18]
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Committees

• Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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  • House Homeland Security
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Amendments

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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
May 07, 2008		June 18, 2008

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• Jun 19, 2008: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
• Passed by voice vote in the House on Jun 18, 2008. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
• Jun 18, 2008: Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
• Jun 18, 2008: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5982.
• Jun 18, 2008: Considered under suspension of the rules.
• Added to calendar on Jun 05, 2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 432..
• Jun 05, 2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-688.
• Added to calendar on May 20, 2008: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent..
• May 20, 2008: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
• Introduced on May 07, 2008.
• May 07, 2008: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
• May 07, 2008: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E841)

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June 19, 2008 International Biometric Industry Association Commends House ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Biometric Industry Association (IBIA) applauds the House of Representatives for yesterday passing HR 5982, ...

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June 19, 2008 House Passes Bill to Study Transition to Biometrics in Airports

The House Wednesday approved legislation (HR 5982) to study ways to speed the deployment of biometric identifier systems for airport workers. ...

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June 18, 2008 Battle looming over biometric airport credentials?

chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced HR 5982, The Biometric Enhancement and Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 earlier this year ...

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October 10, 2008 New government documents in Milner Library, September 2008

Call No: A 77.2:SCI 1/, Title: ARS science hall of fame. Author: United States. Agricultural Research Service. Imprint: [Beltsville Md.] : US Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Type: Serial 16-4 wk ...

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October 09, 2008 ContactlessNews | Interoperable airport credential won’t be easy

chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced H.R. 5982, The Biometric Enhancement and Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008. The legislation enhances previous aviation security efforts by ensuring proper introduction ...

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August 02, 2008 SecureIDNews | Congressmen introduces bill requiring TSA to ...

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced HR 5982, The Biometric Enhancement and Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008.

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