S. 1749: 

Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2001

Published: 

Sponsored by:  Sen. Edward “Ted” Kennedy [D-MA, 1962-2009] in the 107th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 1749, Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, would create a comprehensive alien tracking and identification system by implementing an entry-exit system with an integrated database of biometric identifiers for every visa holder. This would have greatly reduced the ability for a visa holder to overstay their visa and become an illegal alien in the U.S.

S. 1627: 

Visa Entry Reform Act of 2001

Published: 

Sponsored by:  Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] in the 107th congress

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

S. 1627, the Visa Entry Reform Act, would create a comprehensive alien tracking and identification system that would implement an entry-exit system to check every visa holder upon entering and exiting the U.S. It would also help reduce the number of applicants who are denied refugee status but then fail to leave the country.