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_S_2052.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
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 cannot use facial recognition or other biometric surveillance systems without specific Congressional authorization.
- State and local governments using these technologies may lose access to federal public safety grants.
- Citizens whose rights are violated by illegal use of these technologies can sue the government and seek damages.
- The act aims to protect privacy, free speech, and assembly, and prevent discrimination.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.
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.