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Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act

USA117th CongressHR-8154| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act This bill establishes a framework to prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology on images captured by body-worn cameras. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology or other remote biometric surveillance systems on any image acquired by body-worn cameras of law enforcement officers. Additionally, the bill requires state and local governments to comply with a similar law or policy as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
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Timeline
Jun 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act

USA117th CongressHR-8154| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act This bill establishes a framework to prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology on images captured by body-worn cameras. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology or other remote biometric surveillance systems on any image acquired by body-worn cameras of law enforcement officers. Additionally, the bill requires state and local governments to comply with a similar law or policy as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
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Timeline
Jun 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted