What does Preamble of Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To evaluate U.S. Customs and Border Protection's implementation of an integrated biometric entry and exit data system in the United States, and for other purposes,' aims to evaluate the implementation of an integrated biometric entry and exit data system by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 20, 2026, by Mr. Donalds.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act do?

This bill is formally titled Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act

What does EVALUATION OF CBP'S IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED BIOMETRIC of Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit reports to congressional committees regarding the implementation of an integrated entry and exit data system (the 'System'). The initial report, due within 180 days of enactment, must address the System's impact on wait times, audits of private sector devices, consultations with the private sector, milestones, risks, and effects on legitimate travel, counterterrorism, and visa compliance. The Secretary must ensure biometric data collection minimizes disruption to travel and cargo movement while improving counterterrorism and visa enforcement. A second report, also due within 180 days, must detail how the System matches biometric data of departing individuals regardless of status, excluding information on U.S. citizens except regarding privacy protections for facial recognition. A third report is required to assess data sharing with the Canadian Border Services Agency under the 2011 Beyond the Border agreement. This section does not limit the Secretary’s authority to collect biometric data outside of the specified circumstances. The section also preserves the Secretary's ability to collect user fees as permitted by existing law.

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Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act

Last updated: 4/20/2026 · Introduced: 4/20/2026

Author: Byron Donalds (R-FL)

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This bill mandates reports to Congress evaluating U.S. Customs and Border Protection's implementation of an integrated biometric entry and exit data system, focusing on impacts to travel, security, and visa compliance.
The bill requires a detailed assessment of how the biometric system matches departing individuals' data, excluding U.S. citizens except for facial recognition privacy protections.
The legislation directs an evaluation of data sharing practices with the Canadian Border Services Agency as outlined in the 2011 Beyond the Border agreement.

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