Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-5982
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2008-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Airline employees
Airports
Aviation safety
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal advisory bodies
Government Operations and Politics
Identification devices
Labor and Employment
Risk
Terrorism
Transportation workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 
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 all Category X and I airports and other airports to identify where implementation of such systems could benefit them. 
 
Requires the Secretary to convene a working group to assist with issues pertaining to implementing this Act and aviation and airport security matters generally.

action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
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 &quot;biometric identifier system&quot; 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5496)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5496)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5982.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5496-5498)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 432.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-688.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-688.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E841)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House