This bill aims to prevent federal government agencies from creating or maintaining databases that store or facilitate the biometric identity verification of United States citizens. The legislation explicitly prohibits any agency from establishing or keeping such a database, thereby restricting the federal collection and storage of sensitive personal biometric information. The bill defines biometric identity verification as the automated recognition of an individual based on their biological or behavioral characteristics. This includes distinguishing, repeatable biometric features such as fingerprints , iris patterns , or facial features . The overall intent is to safeguard citizens' privacy by limiting the government's ability to compile and utilize biometric data for identification purposes.