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US HR3907

US HR3907
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021


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Introduced
06/15/2021
In Committee
06/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a moratorium on the federal government's use of biometric surveillance systems, such as facial recognition and other remote biometric recognition technologies, unless explicitly authorized by Congress. It also makes state and local governments ineligible for certain federal grant funding if they do not implement a similar prohibition on the use of these technologies. The bill defines key terms, such as "biometric surveillance system" and "facial recognition," and outlines exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, and rules of construction to ensure the protections are effectively implemented.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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 06/15/2021)

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