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HR 4039 117th Congress House Commerce

Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

Introduced: June 22, 2021 Introduced by: Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jun 22, 2021
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Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of facial recognition technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce.

Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop, promote, and use facial recognition technology and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the development, adoption, and use of such technology; (2) establishing a list of federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over such industry sectors and entities; (3) assessing risks and trends in the marketplace and supply chain of facial recognition technology; and (4) identifying potential harms to individuals related to the use of such technology.

Commerce must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote the adoption of facial recognition technology.

What's happening now June 22, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Jun 22, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4039: Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4039/
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"H.R. 4039: Advancing Facial Recognition Technology Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4039/.
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H.R. 4039, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4039/.
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