Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 15, 2022Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S. 5289
Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 15, 2022)
Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act
This bill prohibits federal agencies from using facial recognition software until the enactment of legislation that implements certain guidance on its use, as recommended by a specialized commission created under this bill.
What just happenedDec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateDec 15, 2022
- Dec 15, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Dec 15, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate