[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 24 (Friday, February 9, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S711-S712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 1514. Mr. TUBERVILLE submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed to amendment SA 1388 submitted by Mrs. Murray (for herself and 
Mr. Schumer) and intended to be proposed to the bill H.R. 815, to amend 
title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to 
the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency 
treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and 
for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

        At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. PROHIBITED IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS AT AIRPORT 
                   SECURITY CHECKPOINTS; NOTIFICATION TO 
                   IMMIGRATION AGENCIES.

       (a) In General.--The Administrator may not accept as valid 
     proof of identification a prohibited identification document 
     at an airport security checkpoint.
       (b) Notification to Immigration Agencies.--If an individual 
     presents a prohibited identification document to an officer 
     of the Transportation Security Administration at an airport 
     security checkpoint, the Administrator shall promptly notify 
     the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the 
     Director of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the head 
     of the appropriate local law enforcement agency to determine 
     whether the individual is in violation of any term of release 
     from the custody of any such agency.
       (c) Entry Into Sterile Areas.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if an 
     individual is found to be in violation of any term of release 
     under subsection (b), the Administrator may not permit such 
     individual to enter a sterile area.
       (2) Exception.--An individual presenting a prohibited 
     identification document under this section may enter a 
     sterile area if the individual--
       (A) is leaving the United States for the purposes of 
     removal or deportation; or
       (B) presents a covered identification document.
       (d) Collection of Biometric Information From Certain 
     Individuals Seeking Entry Into the Sterile Area of an 
     Airport.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall collect 
     biometric information from an individual described in 
     subsection (e) prior to authorizing such individual to enter 
     into a sterile area.
       (e) Individual Described.--An individual described in this 
     subsection is an individual who--
       (1) is seeking entry into the sterile area of an airport;
       (2) does not present a covered identification document; and
       (3) the Administrator cannot verify is a national of the 
     United States.
       (f) Participation in IDENT.--Beginning not later than 120 
     days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
     Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary, shall 
     submit biometric data collected under this section to the 
     Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).
       (g) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the 
     Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.
       (2) Biometric information.--The term ``biometric 
     information'' means any of the following:
       (A) A fingerprint.
       (B) A palm print.
       (C) A photograph, including--
       (i) a photograph of an individual's face for use with 
     facial recognition technology; and
       (ii) a photograph of any physical or anatomical feature, 
     such as a scar, skin mark, or tattoo.
       (D) A signature.
       (E) A voice print.
       (F) An iris image.
       (3) Covered identification document.--The term ``covered 
     identification document'' means any of the following, if the 
     document is valid and unexpired:
       (A) A United States passport or passport card.
       (B) A biometrically secure card issued by a trusted 
     traveler program of the Department of Homeland Security, 
     including--
       (i) Global Entry;
       (ii) Nexus;
       (iii) Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid 
     Inspection (SENTRI); and
       (iv) Free and Secure Trade (FAST).
       (C) An identification card issued by the Department of 
     Defense, including such a card issued to a dependent.
       (D) Any document required for admission to the United 
     States under section 211(a) of the Immigration and 
     Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1181(a)).
       (E) An enhanced driver's license issued by a State.
       (F) A photo identification card issued by a federally 
     recognized Indian Tribe.
       (G) A personal identity verification credential issued in 
     accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
       (H) A driver's license issued by a province of Canada.
       (I) A Secure Certificate of Indian Status issued by the 
     Government of Canada.
       (J) A Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
       (K) A Merchant Mariner Credential issued by the Coast 
     Guard.
       (L) A Veteran Health Identification Card issued by the 
     Department of Veterans Affairs.
       (M) Any other document the Administrator determines, 
     pursuant to a rule making in accordance with section 553 of 
     title 5, United States Code, will satisfy the identity 
     verification procedures of the Transportation Security 
     Administration.
       (4) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has 
     the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Immigration 
     and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101).
       (5) Prohibited identification document.--The term 
     ``prohibited identification document'' means any of the 
     following (or any applicable successor form):
       (A) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-200, 
     Warrant for Arrest of Alien.

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       (B) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-205, 
     Warrant of Removal/Deportation.
       (C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-220A, 
     Order of Release on Recognizance.
       (D) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-220B, 
     Order of Supervision.
       (E) Department of Homeland Security Form I-862, Notice to 
     Appear.
       (F) U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/
     Departure Record (including a print-out of an electronic 
     record).
       (G) Department of Homeland Security Form I-385, Notice to 
     Report.
       (H) Any document that directs an individual to report to 
     the Department of Homeland Security.
       (I) Any Department of Homeland Security work authorization 
     or employment verification document.
       (6) Sterile area.--The term ``sterile area'' has the 
     meaning given that term in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code 
     of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.
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