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ICE Out of Our Faces Act

USA119th CongressS-3779| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly restrict the use of biometric surveillance by federal immigration agencies. It specifically makes it unlawful for officers, agents, and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to acquire, possess, or use any biometric surveillance system, including facial recognition and other forms of biometric identification, within the United States. This prohibition also extends to information derived from such systems operated by other entities. A critical provision of the bill requires the deletion of all biometric data collected by these agencies, including data gathered before the act's enactment, within 30 days. Furthermore, the bill establishes robust enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals aggrieved by violations to file lawsuits against the Federal Government for damages and injunctive relief. State attorneys general are also empowered to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents, and officers found in violation may face penalties such as retraining, suspension, or termination.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7363
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7363
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7363: ICE Out of Our Faces Act

ICE Out of Our Faces Act

USA119th CongressS-3779| Senate 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
This legislation aims to significantly restrict the use of biometric surveillance by federal immigration agencies. It specifically makes it unlawful for officers, agents, and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to acquire, possess, or use any biometric surveillance system, including facial recognition and other forms of biometric identification, within the United States. This prohibition also extends to information derived from such systems operated by other entities. A critical provision of the bill requires the deletion of all biometric data collected by these agencies, including data gathered before the act's enactment, within 30 days. Furthermore, the bill establishes robust enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals aggrieved by violations to file lawsuits against the Federal Government for damages and injunctive relief. State attorneys general are also empowered to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents, and officers found in violation may face penalties such as retraining, suspension, or termination.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7363
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • February 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7363
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7363: ICE Out of Our Faces Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted