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- H.R.7356
H.R.7356: Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced June 25, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 25, 2020
Bill Summary
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020 This bill imposes limits on the use of biometric surveillance systems, such as facial recognition systems, by federal and state government entities. A federal agency or official may not in an official capacity acquire, possess, or use in the United States any such system or information obtained by such a system unless Congress passes an act that specifically authorizes such a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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.
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| June 25, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) |