Federal · 119th Congress
Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act
Policy areaFinance and Financial Sector
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Cosponsors9
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 8th District · PA
Nick LaLotaRU.S. Representative · 1st District · NY
Kristen McDonald RivetDU.S. Representative · 8th District · MI
Jimmy PanettaDU.S. Representative · 19th District · CA
Darren SotoDU.S. Representative · 9th District · FL
Thomas R. SuozziDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NY
Ritchie TorresDU.S. Representative · 15th District · NY
Jefferson Van DrewRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NJ
Bruce WestermanRU.S. Representative · 4th District · AROther titles2
To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Facial Recognition to Protect Children ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Jul 15, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 15, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 15, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House