1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biometric Verification for Entry and Reconfirming Identity with Forensics Act of 2023 or the B–VERIFY Act of 2023 . 2. Collection of biometric information for immigration benefits (a) In general Title I of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 106 the following: 107. Collection of biometric information (a) Requirement for immigration benefits Each individual, whether an alien (including a VAWA self-petitioner and an alien admitted or seeking admission under section 101(a)(15)(T)) or a national of the United States, who files or is the proposed beneficiary of an application or petition for an immigration benefit, shall provide biometric information to the Secretary of Homeland Security or Secretary of State, at a time and in a manner prescribed by the applicable Secretary. (b) Collection from aliens apprehended by CBP, ICE, or USCIS (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall collect biometric information from each alien, including children, encountered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (2) DNA test results In carrying out the collection of biometric information under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall collect DNA test results, which include a partial DNA profile, for the purpose of determining the existence of a claimed genetic relationship. The Secretary shall use and store such DNA test results for an associated adjudication or to perform any other functions necessary for administering and enforcing the immigration laws. (c) Authorized uses of biometric information The Secretary shall use biometric information collected under this section— (1) to perform criminal history and national security background checks; (2) for identity enrollment, verification, and management in the immigration lifecycle; (3) for secure document production associated with certain immigration and naturalization benefits or actions