To prohibit the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining a database that contains data collected through, or facilitates, the biometric identity verification of a citizen of the United States, and for other purposes.

This bill would ban federal agencies from creating or keeping any database that includes data used for biometric identity checks of U.S. citizens. It defines “biometric identity verification” as automated recognition based on body or behavior traits, like fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial features. In short, the federal government couldn’t run a system that stores or helps verify your identity using your biometrics.

Key points

• Who is affected: Federal agencies and U.S. citizens whose biometric data could be used in ID checks.
• What changes: No federal databases that store or support biometric identity verification (for example, fingerprints, irises, or face scans).
• Exceptions: The text does not list any exceptions.
• When: The bill does not specify a start date; it simply sets the prohibition if enacted.