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DemocratBill · H.R. 7124· House(119-HR-7124)

Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act

Rep. Thompson
Age: 78 years
Mississippi
Introduced
1/15/2026
Last activity
1/16/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Sponsored by
Bennie Thompson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act," aims to restrict the use of specific facial recognition mobile applications. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create standards that prohibit the use of the Mobile Fortify Mobile Application, Mobile Identify Mobile Application, or their successors, except for identification at ports of entry. The act also prevents the Department of Homeland Security from sharing these applications with other federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial agencies. Additionally, it requires the removal of these applications from Department information technology and the remote disabling of such applications on non-Department devices. Finally, the bill mandates the destruction of captured biometric data of United States citizens within specific timeframes.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+9

    The bill provides strong protections against the collection and retention of facial recognition biometric data for US citizens.

  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?+8

    The bill mandates the destruction of biometric data and restricts the sharing of facial recognition applications to protect personal privacy.

  • Would white Americans be better off under this?+4

    The bill mandates the destruction of existing biometric images or fingerprints of United States citizens.

The opposite

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-6

    The bill reduces domestic surveillance by prohibiting the use and sharing of specific facial recognition mobile applications outside of ports of entry.

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

    The bill limits the ability of federal agencies to share specific surveillance technology with state and local jurisdictions.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-2

    The bill restricts the use of mobile biometric identification tools to only the immediate vicinity of ports of entry.