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8 U.S.C. 1365b: Biometric entry and exit data system

Created in 2004 by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-458). Changed by 1 later law. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 6 U.S.C. 211.

3 parts of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Department of Homeland Security (3).

How it got hereLaws that created or changed it, newest first

2007Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008

2004Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004created it

8 U.S.C. 1365bBiometric entry and exit data system

(a)Finding

(b)Definition

(c)Plan and report

(d)Collection of biometric exit data

(e)Integration and interoperability

(f)Maintaining accuracy and integrity of entry and exit data system

(g)Integrated biometric entry-exit screening system

(h)Entry-exit system goals

(i)Dedicated specialists and front line personnel training

(j)Compliance status reports

(k)Expediting registered travelers across international borders

(l)Authorization of appropriations

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No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

How it got here

2007

Pub. L. 110–161 amended heading and text of par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, text related to development and implementation of a registered traveler program. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008) Law text · (k)

Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.