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US HR6929

US HR6929
Advancing Facial Recognition Act


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Introduced
05/19/2020
In Committee
05/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on facial recognition technology, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of facial recognition on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop and use facial recognition technology and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the adoption and use of such technology, (2) establishing a list of federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over such industry sectors and entities, (3) assessing risks and trends in the marketplace and supply chain of facial recognition technology, and (4) identifying potential harms to individuals related to the use of such technology. Commerce must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote the adoption of facial recognition technology.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on the impact of facial recognition technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. The study will involve surveying industry sectors that develop and use facial recognition technology, identifying federal agencies with jurisdiction over these sectors, assessing risks and trends in the marketplace and supply chain, and identifying potential harms to individuals. The agencies must then report to Congress the results of the study and provide recommendations to promote the adoption of facial recognition technology, address any barriers, and develop strategies to mitigate risks.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 05/19/2020)

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