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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3693· House(119-HR-3693)

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.

Rep. Ogles
Age: 55 years
Tennessee
Introduced
6/3/2025
Last activity
6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Andrew Ogles
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to prohibit the Federal Government from creating or managing certain types of databases. Specifically, it stops federal agencies from establishing or maintaining databases containing data used for the biometric identity verification of United States citizens. The bill defines this verification as automated recognition based on biological or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial features.

Yes

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+8

    By banning biometric databases, the bill offers strong protections for individual privacy rights.

  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7

    The bill significantly enhances privacy by prohibiting the creation of federal biometric databases.

The opposite

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-5

    The bill restricts government ability to conduct surveillance through biometric databases, which may reduce certain domestic surveillance capabilities.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-3

    The bill limits the power of federal agencies to maintain specific types of databases.