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119-hr-3782119th CongressWALLET
To prohibit the Federal Government from using facial recognition technology as a means of identity verification, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced
Summary
Would ban federal agencies from using facial recognition technology to verify people's identities. This bill would prevent any federal agency from using a system that automatically identifies or verifies an individual from a digital image or video frame for identity verification.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban on federal facial ID checks
If enacted, an agency of the Federal Government would not be able to use facial recognition technology to verify someone’s identity. The bill would define facial recognition technology as a system that automatically identifies or verifies a person from a digital image or video frame. This would limit federal agencies from using automated face-matching for benefits, licenses, background checks, or other services. The text provided lists no exceptions, enforcement rules, or effective date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
TN • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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