119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 21, 2026
H.R. 8371In CommitteeImmigration
Republicans propose biometric systems for immigration processing
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron (R-FL)Introduced Apr 20, 2026
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Senate
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
Apr 20
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Introduced in House
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Apr 21
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Apr 20
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 20
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 20
Introduced in House
Apr 20
Introduced in House
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