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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.
(previous 110th session of Congress) Other Bill Titles (2 more) 7/29/2008--Passed House amended. (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 10, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to:
(1) conduct, through the Coast Guard in the maritime environme... moreSee Full Bill Text
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Bill Status
| 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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September 02, 2008 Homeland Security Committee Member, Congressman Gus Bilirakis ...
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