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US HB3693: To prohibit the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining a database that contains data collected through, or facilitates, the biometric id…

Introduced United States (Federal) · 2025–2026 session

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB3693 · where it stands

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To prohibit the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining a database that contains data collected through, or facilitates, the biometric identity verification of a citizen of the United States, and for other purposes.

In one paragraph

This bill prohibits the Federal Government from creating or maintaining a biometric identity verification database for U.S. citizens.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate biometric verification systems, you must ensure compliance with this prohibition to avoid federal penalties.

What this means

HB3693 seeks to prevent the Federal Government from establishing a database for biometric identity verification of U.S. citizens.

Key provisions

  1. Prohibits the establishment of a biometric identity verification database by the Federal Government.

Compliance checklist

  • Cease any plans to establish a biometric identity verification database. Who: Federal agencies and contractors. Penalty: Potential federal penalties for non-compliance.

Latest legislative action

Jun 3, 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Full analysis

HB3693 explicitly prohibits the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining any database that collects data for biometric identity verification of U.S. citizens. The bill's scope regarding federal data collection practices is assumed based on the title and description, pending full text review.

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

TechnologyHealthcareGovernmentFinance

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