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I 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3860 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2007 Mr. Tancredo introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the use of DNA testing for purposes of confirming a biological relationship, and for other purposes.

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Requirement of DNA testing for aliens seeking visas based on a biological relationship

Section 221(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1201(d)) is amended— (1)by striking (d) and inserting (d)(1); and (2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2)Prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa to an alien that is predicated on a biological relationship to a family member, the consular officer shall require such alien to submit the results of DNA testing in order to confirm that the purported biological relationship is not inconsistent with the results. .

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Authorization of fees

The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to adjust the fees collected from aliens described in section 221(d)(2) of the the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1201(d)(2)), as added by section 1 of this Act, in order to carry out such section.

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Testing facilities

The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall promulgate regulations with respect to the facilities where DNA testing is authorized to be performed, as required by section 221(d)(2) of the the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1201(d)(2)), as added by section 1 of this Act.