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The Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate and report on its efforts to implement an integrated biometric entry and exit data system for tracking people entering and leaving the United States. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit detailed assessments to Congress covering the system's costs, staffing needs, training requirements, effects on wait times, and integration with existing trusted traveler programs and TSA operations. The bill also requires evaluations of how the system will match biometric data against terrorist databases and identify visa violators, while minimizing disruption to legitimate travel and trade. Additionally, the legislation calls for assessments of whether the system uses multiple biometric collection methods, shares data with Canadian border services, and procures goods and services through competitive bidding. The bill ensures that non-Federal facilities must provide space for the system at no cost to the federal government, while space at land ports of entry will be coordinated through the General Services Administration.

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