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HR 7124 — US
HR 7124 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. A US House bill proposes to prohibit facial recognition mobile applications beyond port-of-entry use [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-29.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Cease the use of facial recognition mobile phone applications outside ports of entry. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Review current use of facial recognition mobile phone applications within the agency/organization. (Upon enactment)
- compliance_officer Prepare internal policies to prohibit facial recognition mobile phone applications outside ports of entry if the bill becomes law. (Upon enactment)
- cto Identify and disable or remove facial recognition mobile phone applications used outside ports of entry. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, government
Vendors supplying facial recognition mobile phone applications to US federal agencies would need to ensure their solutions are either strictly limited to ports of entry or are not used by federal entities in prohibited contexts. This could impact sales and require product modifications.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your facial recognition mobile phone application store or process data outside of designated secure environments?
- Does your application have features that would permit its use outside of specific controlled environments like ports of entry?
- How does your application's data handling comply with US federal restrictions on facial recognition use?
Intelligence briefs (2)
US House Bill Proposes Facial Recognition App Ban Outside Ports of Entry
A US House bill proposes to prohibit facial recognition mobile applications beyond port-of-entry use [1].
This introduces a potential federal restriction on facial recognition technology deployment and use scope.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative process.
Primary source →Proposed Bill Targets Facial Recognition Mobile App Use Near US Ports of Entry
A bill has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, proposing to prohibit facial recognition mobile phone application use outside ports of entry [1].
This signals potential federal legislative scrutiny over AI-enabled surveillance technologies in specific geographic zones.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — refers to a legislative proposal under committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 7124?
- A recently introduced bill aims to prohibit the use of facial recognition mobile phone applications outside designated ports of entry [1]. This legislative proposal has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration [2], signaling potential federal scrutiny on certain AI technology deployments. The bill's language suggests a focus on the geographical scope of these applications. Primary source →
- Why does HR 7124 matter?
- This introduces a potential federal restriction on facial recognition technology deployment and use scope. Primary source →
- Who does HR 7124 affect?
- This development bears on organizations in the US federal jurisdiction that develop, deploy, or contract for facial recognition technologies, particularly those integrated into mobile platforms. Affected use cases include any facial recognition mobile applications currently operating or planned for deployment in locations other than official ports of entry. Considerations include how 'facial recognition mobile phone applications' and 'outside ports of entry' will be defined, potentially impacting various identity verification, surveillance, or authentication services. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 7124?
- No fixed deadline — pending legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 7124?
- As of the last published update, HR 7124 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 7124?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/HOB-2026/HOB-2026-hr7124. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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