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The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 mandated that the Secretary
of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, develop and implement a
plan to require U.S. citizens and foreign nationals to present a passport, or other secure
document when entering the United States. In April 2005, the Departments of State (State) and Homeland Security (DHS) announced a
proposed plan to be implemented in three phases beginning on December 31, 2005 for the
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. After further review and considering the delay in
publishing the public notice in the Federal Register, State and DHS recognized that
implementing the December 31, 2005, phase would be problematic for travelers. This new
timeline will simplify the implementation and provide a longer lead-time for travelers to
come into compliance with the requirements. No currently existing documents other than the BCC, SENTRI, NEXUS or FAST cards are under
active consideration as substitutes for the passport. However, DHS and State are reviewing
new technological developments regarding options for secure travel documents. Acceptable
documents must establish the citizenship and identity of the bearer, and include
significant security features. Ultimately, all documents used for travel to the U.S. are
expected to include biometrics that can be used to authenticate the document and verify
identity.
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