HR4695Referred to Committee

Facial Recognition Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-23
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ted Lieu
Ted Lieu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (592 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (5)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

2025-07-23

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish rules for how law enforcement agencies can use facial recognition technology to identify suspects and solve crimes. It likely addresses concerns about accuracy, privacy, and potential misuse by setting standards for when and how police can deploy this technology, and may require oversight or warrants before using it in certain situations. The proposal affects both police departments and the public, since it determines what surveillance tools officers can use and what protections citizens have against being identified without their knowledge.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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