Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 15 December 2022

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 December 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 15 December 2022 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 December 2022

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 December 2022

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Sponsors

• Jeff Merkley · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

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