In one paragraph
The federal H.R. 3782 would provide that an agency of the Federal Government "may not use facial recognition technology as a means of identity verification." It defines the technology as a contemporary security system that automatically identifies and verifies the identity of an individual from a digital image or video frame. The one-section text has no exceptions, penalties or effective date. Introduced June 5, 2025 and referred to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee; no further action.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. No duties for private businesses; it would bar only federal agencies from using facial recognition for identity verification.
Key provisions
- Sec. 1(a): "An agency of the Federal Government may not use facial recognition technology as a means of identity verification"
- Sec. 1(b): "facial recognition technology" means a contemporary security system that automatically identifies and verifies the identity of an individual from a digital image or video frame
- The text does not define "agency" and contains no exceptions, penalties, enforcement mechanism, deadlines or effective date
Latest legislative action
Jun 5, 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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