Prohibits federal use of biometric surveillance and withholds grants from states using it.

The Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 bans federal agencies from using biometric surveillance systems, including facial recognition, without specific authorization. It also withholds certain federal public safety grants from states and local governments that use such surveillance. Biometric surveillance systems include technologies that identify or infer information about individuals based on their physical characteristics. The act allows for exceptions only if explicitly authorized by Congress, detailing entities, purposes, and standards.

Prohibits federal use of biometric surveillance and withholds grants from states using it.

The Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 bans federal agencies from using biometric surveillance systems, including facial recognition, without specific authorization. It also withholds certain federal public safety grants from states and local governments that use such surveillance. Biometric surveillance systems include technologies that identify or infer information about individuals based on their physical characteristics. The act allows for exceptions only if explicitly authorized by Congress, detailing entities, purposes, and standards.