H.R.4695

Facial Recognition Act of 2025

Introduced·7/23/25

Regulates law enforcement use of facial recognition technology, requiring accuracy testing, prohibiting certain uses, and establishing reporting and.

The Facial Recognition Act of 2025 aims to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies. It mandates that facial recognition systems must undergo annual accuracy and bias testing by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Law enforcement officers are prohibited from using facial recognition for face surveillance, enforcing immigration laws, or using it with body cameras. The Act requires agencies to log their use of facial recognition and establish public policies on its use.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 23, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.