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Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act Introduced Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement · Jan 16, 2026
In plain language The Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act would prohibit the use of facial recognition mobile phone applications outside of ports of entry.
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Legislative history 3 actions · newest first Jan 16, 2026 House Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. Jan 15, 2026 House Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. Jan 15, 2026 House Introduced in House
Progress Introduced Jan 15, 2026 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 Rep. Bennie Thompson (D) Prime sponsor
Rep. Luis Correa (D), Rep. Shri Thanedar (D), Rep. Yvette Clarke (D), Rep. Grace Meng (D), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D)
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