Bills · S 3779
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3779Immigration
ICE Out of Our Faces Act
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about government surveillance and privacy rights, particularly regarding the use of advanced technologies like facial and voice recognition by federal agencies. If this bill becomes law, it would create a clear legal boundary, preventing immigration enforcement agencies from using these powerful tools to identify and track people within the United States. This could impact how these agencies conduct investigations and enforcement, potentially limiting their ability to identify individuals from a distance without traditional identification methods.
If the bill does not become law, these federal agencies could continue or expand their use of biometric surveillance systems. Voters who are concerned about the government's ability to collect and use sensitive personal data without explicit consent or strong oversight might see this bill as a crucial step towards protecting privacy and civil liberties. Conversely, those who prioritize robust immigration enforcement and believe these technologies are essential tools for national security and border protection may view the bill as an impediment to effective law enforcement.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from acquiring, possessing, accessing, or using biometric surveillance systems within the United States.
This directly limits federal immigration agencies' ability to use advanced surveillance technologies like facial recognition on individuals in the U.S.
PROVISION 02
Requires CBP and ICE to delete all biometric data collected through these systems, including information gathered before the bill's enactment, within 30 days.
This provision aims to remove previously collected biometric data, preventing its future use and addressing privacy concerns about existing databases.
PROVISION 03
Makes evidence obtained in violation of the biometric surveillance ban inadmissible in most federal proceedings (criminal, civil, administrative).
This creates a strong disincentive for officers to use prohibited surveillance methods by preventing the illegal evidence from being used against individuals.
PROVISION 04
Allows individuals harmed by a violation to sue the Federal Government for damages (actual, punitive, attorney's fees) and allows State Attorneys General to sue on behalf of residents.
This provides a legal recourse for individuals and states to seek justice and enforce compliance if the ban is violated.
PROVISION 05
Subjects covered immigration officers who violate the section to penalties such as retraining, suspension, or termination.
This provides internal accountability for individual officers who do not comply with the new restrictions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
51
BILLS LED
164
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 3 REP 0 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in Senate
FEB 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3779
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
Senate BillS 3779Immigration
ICE Out of Our Faces Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
4
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