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Stop Biometric Surveillance by Law Enforcement Act
2/9/2022, 2:28 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 7235
Stop Biometric Surveillance by Law Enforcement Act
This bill prohibits federal law enforcement agencies, states and local governments, and high-risk urban areas from using facial recognition technology or other biometric surveillance systems on any image that is acquired by body-worn cameras used by law enforcement officers. The bill also includes enforcement provisions that require certain federal grants to be reduced for states, local governments, and high-risk urban areas that violate this restriction.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7235
Bill HR 7235 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7235 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7235's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. as of August 1, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7235
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7235
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Computers and information technology
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Photography and imaging
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7235
Stop Biometric Surveillance by Law Enforcement Act
To prohibit use of facial recognition technology on any image acquired by body-worn cameras of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Stop Biometric Surveillance by Law Enforcement Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7235
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