To require a report on the biometrics programs of the Department of Defense.

1. Adds SEC. 257. REPORT ON BIOMETRICS PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE at the end of subtitle D of title II

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   In S. 2766 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   It is the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Defense should share technology with regard to the Joint Strike Fighter between the United States Government and the Government of the United Kingdom consistent with the national security interests of both nations.

   Inserted: SEC. 257. REPORT ON BIOMETRICS PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

   Inserted: (a) Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, at the same time as the submittal of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2008 (as submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) a report on the biometrics programs of the Department of Defense.

   Inserted: (b) Elements.--The report shall address the following:

   Inserted: (1) Whether the Department should modify the current executive agent management structure for the biometrics programs.

   Inserted: (2) The requirements for the biometrics programs to meet needs throughout the Department of Defense.

   Inserted: (3) A description of programs currently fielded to meet requirements in Iraq and Afghanistan.

   Inserted: (4) An assessment of the adequacy of fielded programs to meet operational requirements.

   Inserted: (5) An assessment of programmatic or capability gaps in meeting future requirements.

   Inserted: (6) The actions being taken within the Executive Branch to coordinate and integrate requirements, programs, and resources among the departments and agencies of the Executive Branch with a role in using or developing biometrics capabilities.

   Inserted: (c) Biometrics Defined.--In this section, the term "biometrics" means an identity management program or system that utilizes distinct personal attributes, including DNA, facial features, irises, retinas, signatures, or voices, to identify individuals.

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   At the end of subtitle D of title II, add the following:

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