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Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

USA117th CongressHR-3980| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Foreign Affairs Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of facial recognition technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop, promote, and use facial recognition technology and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the development, 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.
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Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
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.
Jun 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    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.


  • June 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • June 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4039: Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

USA117th CongressHR-3980| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of facial recognition technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop, promote, and use facial recognition technology and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the development, 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.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
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.
Jun 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    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.


  • June 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • June 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Foreign Affairs Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4039: Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted