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U.S. Congress · HB9706 · 2025 session

Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act

IntroducedReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jul 15, 2026

In plain language

Requires operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify users' ages. Intended to prevent minors from accessing betting and prediction markets.

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Legislative history

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  1. Jul 15, 2026HouseReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  2. Jul 15, 2026HouseIntroduced in House