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Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025 Introduced Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · May 8, 2025
In plain language Limits the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies in airports to protect traveler privacy. Restricts when and how biometric scanning can be applied to passengers.
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Legislative history 1 action · newest first May 8, 2025 Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress Introduced May 8, 2025 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed (not reached) Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) Prime sponsor
Sen. John Kennedy (R), Sen. Edward Markey (D), Sen. Roger Marshall (R), Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D), Sen. Steve Daines (R)
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