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US HB7124
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bennie Thompson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits DHS from using the Mobile Fortify and Mobile Identify facial recognition applications except at official ports of entry for identification purposes
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Bans DHS from sharing these facial recognition applications with any other federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial agencies
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Requires removal of the applications from DHS information technology systems and remote deactivation of any copies downloaded on non-Department devices
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Mandates immediate destruction of all images, photographs, and fingerprints of U.S. citizens captured through these applications before the new standards take effect
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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