Federal · 119th Congress
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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Cosponsors8
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Greg CasarDU.S. Representative · 35th District · TX
Judy ChuDU.S. Representative · 28th District · CA
James P. McGovernDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MA
Ayanna PressleyDU.S. Representative · 7th District · MA
Delia C. RamirezDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · IL
Janice D. SchakowskyDU.S. Representative · 9th District · IL
Rashida TlaibDU.S. Representative · 12th District · MIOther titles2
To prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.Official Title as Introduced
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Sep 24, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Sep 24, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Sep 24, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House