RegardingID Archive | Congressmen introduces bill requiring TSA to examine biometric security at airports

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced H.R. 5982, The Biometric Enhancement and Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008. The legislation enhances previous aviation security efforts by ensuring proper introduction of biometric identification credentials to airport workers.

The bill would require the Transportation Security Administration to study existing and proposed biometric security programs at airports, to study how airports can transition to standards-based interoperable biometric systems and to submit to Congress a breakdown on best practices for issuing biometric credentials for airport employees.

“This bill is an innovative approach towards legislating smart security, it ensures there is a comprehensive plan in place before airports begin using biometric identification for its workers,” said Chairman Thompson.

ImageWare enhances identity management biometrics for points-of-access

Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

UK scrapping iris at airports

Two UK airports have stopped using iris cameras and the other two are slated to stop after the upcoming Summer Olympics, reports The Telegraph. Birmingham and Manchester airports already removed the cameras, where they have been since 2005, but they will remain at Gatwick and Heathrow for the duration of the Olympics.

U.S., Australia explore expedited customs clearance swap

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Australia’s Attorney General and Ministry of Defense are exploring ways to grant reciprocation for fast-tracking each other’s citizens through customs checks in both countries, reports Australian Business Traveller.

NJ Transit reports 'overwhelming' success with Google Wallet

New Jersey Transit’s use of NFC payments with Google Wallet has been an “overwhelming and resounding success,” according to NJ Transit spokesman John Durson.

Introduced on the NJ Transit network in October 2011, Google Wallet enables riders to purchase tickets with the tap of an NFC-enabled phone at New York Penn Station, Newark Liberty Airport’s rail station and on 7 city bus lines.

New partnership plans on advanced biometric system deployment

Biometrics firms Morpho and AOptix have formed a partnership to deploy advanced biometric systems targeted to border management and aviation security industries.

Under the terms of the partnership, AOptix products will be integrated into Morpho’s border management product line. This includes InSight Duo, AOptix’s combined face capture and iris recognition system.

Connecticut approves bill on RFID motor vehicle registration

Connecticut’s Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to pass a bill asking the Department of Motor Vehicles to examine the implementation of RFID for motor vehicle registration, according to theNewspaper.com.

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Congressmen introduces bill requiring TSA to examine biometric security at airports