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Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008

4/7/2025, 3:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5982

Bill 110 hr 5982, also known as the Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving security measures at airports through the use of biometric technology.

The bill proposed the implementation of biometric identification systems, such as fingerprint or facial recognition technology, to enhance the screening process for passengers at airports. This technology would help to verify the identity of travelers more accurately and efficiently, reducing the risk of individuals using fraudulent identification to board flights.

Additionally, the bill called for the establishment of a pilot program to test the effectiveness of biometric screening at select airports across the country. This program would evaluate the impact of biometric technology on security measures and assess its feasibility for widespread implementation. Overall, the Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 aimed to enhance airport security by utilizing advanced biometric technology to verify the identity of passengers and reduce the risk of potential threats.

Current Status of Bill HR 5982

Bill HR 5982 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2008. Bill HR 5982 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2008.  Bill HR 5982's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 19, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5982

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5982

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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