H.R.2213

[Ronald S]

George

I was not aware of this.  It appears the polygraph lobby was able to get polygraph nominated as the primary device.

Since Senator Romney from Utah he is probably helping the company as most politicians give strong support to the base.

If CBP wants this technology bad enough, someone will pull the right strings to make it happen. 

[John M.]

Ron

I suppose the Eye Detect is easier from what I read and have heard about.

Being easier has nothing to do with the accuracy or validity of a test that is fundamentally flawed.

For further info, see Dr. Richardson's testimony to US Senate - https://antipolygraph.org/hearings/senate-judiciary-1997/richardson-25-10-99.shtml

Is the use of the EyeDetect system even covered by the EPPA? Theoretically, you could spread rumors that it will eventually be used in every case - everywhere there was ever a question of truthfulness.

[John M.]

Looks like ol' H.R. 2213 has been resurrected and is now called H.R. 1609: To amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes.

Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), is the Sponsor.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/116/hr1609