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Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1404
The bill aims to address concerns about the potential misuse of these technologies, including issues related to privacy, civil liberties, and accuracy. It seeks to establish a moratorium on the use of facial recognition and biometric technology until certain conditions are met, such as the development of regulations to ensure transparency, accountability, and oversight.
If passed, the bill would require federal agencies to halt the use of facial recognition and biometric technology until a comprehensive study is conducted to assess the impact of these technologies on privacy and civil liberties. The study would also evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of these technologies, as well as their potential for bias and discrimination. Overall, the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023 aims to address the growing concerns surrounding the use of facial recognition and biometric technology, and to ensure that these technologies are used in a responsible and ethical manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 1404
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2023
This bill imposes limits on the use of biometric surveillance systems (such as facial recognition systems) by federal, state, and local government entities.
A federal agency or official may not in an official capacity acquire, possess, or use in the United States any biometric surveillance 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.
