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Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3907| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (16)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021 This bill imposes limits on the use of biometric surveillance systems, such as facial recognition systems, by federal and state government entities. A federal agency or official may not in an official capacity acquire, possess, or use in the United States any such system or information obtained by such a system unless Congress passes an act that specifically authorizes such a use. Such an act of Congress must contain certain provisions, such as provisions naming the specific authorized entity and auditing requirements relating to the system. Information obtained in violation of this bill shall not be admissible by the federal government in any proceeding or investigation, except in a proceeding alleging a violation of this bill. An individual aggrieved by a violation of these restrictions shall have the right to sue. Any state officer authorized to sue on behalf of the state's residents shall also have the right to sue on behalf of the state's aggrieved residents. A state or local government unit shall not receive certain federal law enforcement grants unless the government unit complies with a law or policy that is substantially similar to this bill's restrictions on acquiring and using biometric surveillance systems.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7356
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020
Jun 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2052
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7356
    Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020


  • June 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2052
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    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.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2052: Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021
Civil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingPhotography and imagingRight of privacyState and local government operations

Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3907| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021 This bill imposes limits on the use of biometric surveillance systems, such as facial recognition systems, by federal and state government entities. A federal agency or official may not in an official capacity acquire, possess, or use in the United States any such system or information obtained by such a system unless Congress passes an act that specifically authorizes such a use. Such an act of Congress must contain certain provisions, such as provisions naming the specific authorized entity and auditing requirements relating to the system. Information obtained in violation of this bill shall not be admissible by the federal government in any proceeding or investigation, except in a proceeding alleging a violation of this bill. An individual aggrieved by a violation of these restrictions shall have the right to sue. Any state officer authorized to sue on behalf of the state's residents shall also have the right to sue on behalf of the state's aggrieved residents. A state or local government unit shall not receive certain federal law enforcement grants unless the government unit complies with a law or policy that is substantially similar to this bill's restrictions on acquiring and using biometric surveillance systems.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7356
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020
Jun 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2052
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7356
    Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020


  • June 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2052
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    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.
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (16)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2052: Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingPhotography and imagingRight of privacyState and local government operations