Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, introduced by Senator Ed Markey, aims to restrict the use of biometric surveillance by the Federal Government. It proposes that the federal government would be barred from using biometric surveillance technologies unless there is a specific law passed by Congress that explicitly allows it. Additionally, the bill seeks to withhold certain federal grants related to public safety from state and local governments if they themselves engage in biometric surveillance.
The scope of the bill would affect federal agencies and potentially any state or local government that receives federal public safety funding. The intent is to limit the collection and use of biometric data, such as facial recognition or fingerprints, by government entities.
As of now, this bill has been introduced in the Senate. Its next steps in the legislative process would typically involve being referred to a committee for review and potential amendment, followed by consideration by the full Senate. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so the specific details of its provisions are not yet publicly available beyond its stated purpose in the title.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5544 do?
- This bill, introduced by Senator Ed Markey, aims to restrict the use of biometric surveillance by the Federal Government. It proposes that the federal government would be barred from using biometric surveillance technologies unless there is a specific law passed by Congress that explicitly allows it. Additionally, the bill seeks to withhold certain federal grants related to public safety from state and local governments if they themselves engage in biometric surveillance. The scope of the bill would affect federal agencies and potentially any state or local government that receives federal public safety funding. The intent is to limit the collection and use of biometric data, such as facial recognition or fingerprints, by government entities. As of now, this bill has been introduced in the Senate. Its next steps in the legislative process would typically involve being referred to a committee for review and potential amendment, followed by consideration by the full Senate. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so the specific details of its provisions are not yet publicly available beyond its stated purpose in the title.
- Has S. 5544 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5544. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5544?
- S. 5544 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5544?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2026).
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