US House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mike McCaul (R-TX) has reiterated that a biometric entry-exit system is vital for the US preventing terror attacks.Speaking at a hearing on terror exploitation of the US refugee and visa process, McCaul noted that in previous attacks such as 9/11, that some of the perpetrators were in the US on overstayed visas.”Terrorists have used student visas, tourist visas, and more to infiltrate our country and plot significant acts of terrorߪThis is why we must fulfill one of the last remaining recommendations of the 9/11 Commission by moving forward with a biometric entry-exit system to track those who overstay their welcome,” McCaul said.In late January, a Senate panel said the implementation of a biometric exit tracking system is a priority for national security.In response, Rebecca Gambler with the Government Accountability Office stressed that challenges confronted the agency in terms of choosing the best biometric modality and collection method. John Wagner, deputy assistant commissioner at Customs and Border Protection, also explained different scenarios to show the difficulty of tracking passengers in different environments.A bill being proposed by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., and Michael McCaul, R-Texas would put pressure on federal security and intelligence officials to change the vetting process for all refugees entering the country.
Recent Articles
- Identity Week Europe 2026 raises the bar with 10 first-time speakers making their debut
- Sumsub joins World Economic Forum Unicorn Community to tackle AI fraud and advance inclusive digital identity
- Air carrier interface integrated into EES strategy
- Kentucky’s first mobile ID accepted for air travel
- FRONTEX expert to headline security document design at Identity Week Europe 2026
Recent Video
- New non-profit trade association of HAND will standardise global talent ID
- No cards, no phones: J.P. Morgan’s biometric revolution in payments
- Anthony Vidiano on building the future of access management
- Charisma Check wins 2025 Start-Up Pitching Competition, advancing identity verification and background checks for dating app users
- How to protect one billion Amazon customers: Lessons from continuous risk assessments
