OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2021
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3907.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-06-15.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- The federal government is prohibited from using facial recognition and other biometric surveillance systems unless explicitly authorized by law with specific guidelines.
- Information obtained in violation of these rules is inadmissible in most federal investigations or proceedings.
- Individuals can sue the federal government for violations, seeking damages and other legal remedies.
- States and local governments using biometric surveillance without similar restrictions may lose federal public safety grants.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.