H.R. 8154 · 117th Congress · House

Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Jun 21, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act

This bill establishes a framework to prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology on images captured by body-worn cameras.

Specifically, the bill prohibits federal law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology or other remote biometric surveillance systems on any image acquired by body-worn cameras of law enforcement officers.

Additionally, the bill requires state and local governments to comply with a similar law or policy as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 01, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. JUN 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUN 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUN 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2022

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jun 21, 2022

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