S.Amdt. 1514Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)2nd degree
S.Amdt. 1514
Sponsored by Tommy Tuberville
Submitted February 9, 2024
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Senate amendment submitted
February 9, 2024
Floor
Senate amendment submitted
February 9, 2024
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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. [[Page S712]] (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. ______