To prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term biometric surveillance system means any computer software that performs facial recognition or other remote biometric recognition in real time or on a recording or photograph, creates prohibition on Federal Government use of biometric surveillance Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any Federal agency or Federal official, in an official capacity, to acquire, and creates moratorium on State and local government use of biometric surveillance systems Beginning on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, a State or unit of local. It relies on grants, compliance mandates, definition changes, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Airlines, Transportation, Criminal Justice, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities, and Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates definitions In this Act: The term biometric surveillance system means any computer software that performs facial recognition or other remote biometric recognition in real time or on a recording or photograph.
- Creates prohibition on Federal Government use of biometric surveillance Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any Federal agency or Federal official, in an official capacity, to acquire...
- Creates moratorium on State and local government use of biometric surveillance systems Beginning on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, a State or unit of local...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term biometric surveillance system means any computer software that performs facial recognition or other remote biometric recognition in real time or on a recording or photograph, creates prohibition on Federal Government use of biometric surveillance Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any Federal agency or Federal official, in an official capacity, to acquire, and creates moratorium on State and local government use of biometric surveillance systems Beginning on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, a State or unit of local.
Key Policy Areas
Airlines, Transportation, Criminal Justice, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term biometric surveillance system means any computer software that performs facial recognition or other remote biometric recognition in real time or on a recording or photograph, creates prohibition on Federal Government use of biometric surveillance Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any Federal agency or Federal official, in an official capacity, to acquire, and creates moratorium on State and local government use of biometric surveillance systems Beginning on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, a State or unit of local.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Jayapal (for herself, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Bowman, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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