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Florida GOP lawmaker reveals plan to expose gaps in biometrics system to crack down on visa overstays
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Legislation introduced by Rep. Byron Donalds would require border authorities to report on the status of a biometrics entry-exit system, years after it was mandated.
The creation of a biometric entry-exit system was mandated by the 9/11 Commission in August 2004, and an entry system was implemented in 2006. Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security.
He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter.
"Facial biometrics adds an extra layer of security and further enhances the traveler experience by utilizing a more touch-free technology that streamlines entry procedures," CBP’s website says.
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