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S 5289 117th Congress Senate Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act

Introduced: December 15, 2022 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act

This bill prohibits federal agencies from using facial recognition software until the enactment of legislation that implements certain guidance on its use, as recommended by a specialized commission created under this bill.

What's happening now December 15, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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