S 1733 · 107th Congress · Immigration
Name Matching for Enforcement and Security Act of 2001
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Introduced2
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House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2001-11-27)
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Name Matching for Enforcement and Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, and the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) to develop and implement a unified electronic data system to provide current and immediate access to information in databases of U.S. law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community that is relevant to determine: (1) whether to issue a visa; or (2) the admissibility of an alien to the United States. Sets forth provisions regarding name search capacity and support and languages required. Requires: (1) such officials to consult with the Director of the Office of Homeland Security, the Foreign Terrorist Tracking Task Force, U.S. law enforcement agencies, and the intelligence community; and (2) the system to utilize the technology standard established pursuant to the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (PATRIOT) Act of 2001. Directs that system information be readily and easily accessible to any: (1) Foreign Service officer responsible for the issuance of visas; and (2)…
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