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US HB7124

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits DHS from using the Mobile Fortify and Mobile Identify facial recognition applications except at official ports of entry for identification purposes

  • Bans DHS from sharing these facial recognition applications with any other federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial agencies

  • Requires removal of the applications from DHS information technology systems and remote deactivation of any copies downloaded on non-Department devices

  • Mandates immediate destruction of all images, photographs, and fingerprints of U.S. citizens captured through these applications before the new standards take effect

  • Requires biometric data of U.S. citizens collected at ports of entry to be destroyed within 12 hours of capture

Legislative Description

Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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