Ban on Biometric Data Databases

Official: 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.

IntroducedJune 3, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill prevents the Federal Government from creating databases that use biometric data, like fingerprints or facial recognition, to identify people. It is important because it protects citizens' privacy and personal information from government tracking.

If you are concerned about privacy, this bill helps protect your biometric information from being tracked by the government.

Affects: U.S. citizens whose biometric data could be collected and stored by the government.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill stops the Federal Government from creating any database for biometric identity verification. 2. Biometric identity verification includes using fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial features to identify individuals. 3. No agency can maintain a database that collects this type of personal data from U.S. citizens. 4. The bill aims to protect citizens' privacy by preventing the collection of sensitive biometric information. 5. It ensures that the Federal Government cannot track individuals based on their biological or behavioral traits.

Who is affected?

U.S. citizens whose biometric data could be collected and stored by the government.