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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.
7/16/2026, 8:08 AM
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.
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9706
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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