S. 664
SenateA bill to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology and other biometric surveillance and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA)
No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.
In brief
This legislation would prohibit the federal government from using facial recognition technology and other biometric surveillance tools without specific statutory authorization. It restricts federal agencies from acquiring or using these technologies and limits the use of federal funds by state and local law enforcement for similar purposes. The bill applies nationwide to federal law enforcement and surveillance activities. It was introduced by a Senator from Massachusetts and was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
February 14, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Prohibits federal agencies from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies without an act of Congress.
Next: Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
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