SB5544Introduced in the Senate
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Introduced by Edward Markey, District MA
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.
Where it stands
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
September 24, 2026
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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