Regulate the use of facial recognition technology by federal agencies and private companies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Facial Recognition Act of 2025?
The Facial Recognition Act of 2025, known as H.R. 4695, has remained in the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees since July 22, 2025. The committee chairs must schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on it. This bill has seen no progress for 11 months, which is a common outcome for proposals in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Facial Recognition Act of 2025 (H.R. 4695 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6092 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6092 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ted Lieu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.