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Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1404| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2023
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (14)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (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 2023 This bill imposes limits on the use of biometric surveillance systems (such as facial recognition systems) by federal, state, and local government entities. A federal agency or official may not in an official capacity acquire, possess, or use in the United States any biometric surveillance 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3907
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021
Mar 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-681
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3907
    Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021


  • March 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-681
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 118-681: Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023

Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1404| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2023
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023 This bill imposes limits on the use of biometric surveillance systems (such as facial recognition systems) by federal, state, and local government entities. A federal agency or official may not in an official capacity acquire, possess, or use in the United States any biometric surveillance 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3907
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021
Mar 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-681
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3907
    Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021


  • March 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-681
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 (14)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-681: Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted