# 117-hr-4039: Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

117-hr-4039, Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA); status Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-4039
- Congress: 117
- Title: Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
- Introduced: 2021-06-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-4039 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4039)

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