Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7356 Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:40 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7356

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 use. Such an act of Congress must contain certain provisions, such as provisions naming the specific authorized entity and auditing requirements relating to the system.

Information obtained in violation of this bill shall not be admissible by the federal government in any proceeding or investigation, except in a proceeding alleging a violation of this bill.

An individual aggrieved by a violation of these restrictions shall have the right to sue. Any state officer authorized to sue on behalf of the state's residents shall also have the right to sue on behalf of the state's aggrieved residents.

A state or local government unit shall not receive certain federal law enforcement grants unless the government unit complies with a law or policy that is substantially similar to this bill's restrictions on acquiring and using biometric surveillance systems.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7356

Bill HR 7356 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2020. Bill HR 7356 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2020. Bill HR 7356's most recent activity was 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. as of June 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7356

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7356

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Computers and information technology

- Due process and equal protection

- Evidence and witnesses

- Federal officials

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Government information and archives

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Photography and imaging

- Right of privacy

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7356

Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020

To prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.

Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2020