Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-22T19:36:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9706 Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/22/2026, 7:36 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9706

The bill titled "To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9706 on July 15, 2026. It aims to mandate the use of facial recognition technology by operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to confirm the age of users accessing these platforms, while also including additional provisions for other purposes not specified in the provided context.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9706

Bill HR 9706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9706 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9706's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 July 15, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9706

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9706

To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes.

Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act