H.R. 3693

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 3, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Ogles · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Table of contents

• H.R. 3693
  • SEC. 1. Prohibition on certain Federal Government databases

SEC. 1. Prohibition on certain Federal Government databases

• (a) In general
  • An agency of the Federal Government may not establish or maintain a database that contains data collected through, or facilitates, the biometric identity verification of a citizen of the United States.
• (b) Biometric identity verification defined
  • In this section, the term means the automated recognition of an individual based on the biological or behavioral characteristics of such individual from which distinguishing, repeatable biometric features are extracted, including fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial features. biometric identity verification