New program would screen foreign travelers for security threats before they reach the U.S. border.
This bill would create a new program within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and screen foreign nationals who might pose security risks. It would let U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement work with other countries. They would collect and compare biometric data, like fingerprints and photos, before these individuals reach the U.S. border. The program aims to address national security, border security, and terrorist threats earlier.
Today, the Department of Homeland Security has existing ways to share information. This bill would create a new, specific program called BITMAP. It would identify and screen foreign nationals for security threats using biometric data before they reach the U.S. international border. This program would allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to work with other countries. They would collect and compare biometric and personal information from foreign nationals against U.S. security databases, aiming to spot threats earlier.
HR 8253 · 119th Congress · April 13, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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