[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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