A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to evaluate U.S. Customs and Border Protection's implementation of an integrated biometric entry and exit data system. The Secretary must submit several reports to specific House and Senate committees within 180 days of enactment. These reports must cover the status of the system, its impact on wait times, and its effects on trade, terrorism, and visa violations. Additionally, the Secretary must report on how biometric information is matched for individuals departing the country. The bill also requires an evaluation regarding biographic data sharing with the Canadian Border Services Agency.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill focuses on evaluating an integrated biometric entry and exit system to enhance border oversight.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates several reports to Congressional committees regarding the status and impact of the biometric system.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill aims to fulfill goals of improving counterterrorism efforts through better biometric tracking.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill targets the identification of visa holders who violate the terms of their visas.
- Scored -1
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill's focus on tracking visa violations may increase scrutiny on immigrant status.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Security and Oversight: The bill seeks to improve counterterrorism efforts and the identification of visa holders who violate their visa terms (Section 2(a)(2)(F)(ii-iii) and Section 2(a)(3)).
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Protection of Citizen Privacy: The report regarding biometric matching must include descriptions of the privacy protections for United States citizens regarding facial recognition (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Efficiency in Movement: The Secretary is required to ensure that biometric data collection causes the least possible disruption to the movement of people and cargo (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Disruption to Travel and Commerce: There is a potential for the system to impact legitimate travel and trade (Section 2(a)(2)(F)(i)).
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Disruption to Transportation: The collection of biometric data could cause disruptions to the movement of people or cargo in air, sea, or land transportation (Section 2(a)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates several reports to Congressional committees regarding the status and impact of the biometric system. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill requires a description of privacy protections for citizens regarding facial recognition technology.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill focuses on evaluating an integrated biometric entry and exit system to enhance border oversight. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill's focus on tracking visa violations may increase scrutiny on immigrant status.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill aims to fulfill goals of improving counterterrorism efforts through better biometric tracking. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill evaluates data sharing agreements with the Canadian Border Services Agency.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill targets the identification of visa holders who violate the terms of their visas.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill requires a report describing the privacy protections in place for U.S. citizens regarding facial recognition.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill requires the Secretary to evaluate the impact of biometric systems on legitimate trade.
- 4/21/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 4/20/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House