ImmigrationMay 27, 2026DHS awards $25 million no-bid contract to BI2 Technologies to expand iris-scanning for immigration enforcementThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a $25 million no-bid contract to BI2 Technologies to expand the use of iris-scanning equipment by U.S. Immigration ...Biometric TechnologyFacial RecognitionAsylum
GovernmentJul 21, 2026Rep. Scott Perry Seeks Repeal of Vehicle Monitoring MandateRep. Scott Perry introduced the No Kill Switches in Cars Act, which seeks to repeal a federal rule that requires passive driver impairment monitoring technology be i...Scott PerryBiometric TechnologyDriver impairment monitoring mandate
TechnologyDec 11, 2025Pilot program at major airport tracks movement, approves international flyers' identityOrlando International Airport has launched a 90-day pilot program called Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), which utilizes biometric facial comparison to identify ...Orlando AirportBiometric TechnologyU.S. Customs and Border Protection
TravelJun 2, 2026Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES) now operational: what travelers should know about biometric registration and potential delaysThe European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational in April 2026. The system replaces passport stamps and requires non-EU nationals, including Ame...EU Entry/Exit System (EES)Biometric Technology
TechnologyMay 25, 2026LaGuardia Terminal B installs AI hologram 'Bridget' to provide multilingual wayfinding and guest assistanceLaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has installed a life-sized AI hologram named Bridget that provides conversational wayfinding and guest services. The system, developed...LaGuardia AirportAI hologram (Bridget)Biometric Technology