To prohibit the Federal Government from using facial recognition technology as a means of identity verification, and for other purposes.

Bans federal agencies from using facial recognition to verify identity — traditional ID checks would remain the standard.

The details

Federal agencies would be banned from using facial recognition technology to verify someone's identity under this legislation. The prohibition would apply broadly across the federal government, covering any system that automatically identifies or verifies a person from a digital photo or video image. Supporters say the measure is meant to protect Americans' privacy and prevent government agencies from relying on biometric scanning as a substitute for traditional ID checks, such as showing a driver's license or passport. The bill does not address facial recognition use by state or local governments, or by private companies, and it does not restrict federal use of facial recognition technology for purposes other than identity verification, such as security monitoring.