HR 3907
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021, aims to limit the use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technologies by the federal government. It prohibits federal agencies and officials from acquiring, possessing, or using such systems without specific authorization from Congress, which must include details on authorized use, auditing, and protections for privacy and civil rights. Furthermore, the bill restricts state and local governments from receiving certain federal grants unless they comply with similar restrictions on biometric surveillance, and it establishes a path for individuals to sue the government over violations.
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Alan S. Lowenthal
Anna G. Eshoo
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