Facial Recognition Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4695

119th Congress

Facial Recognition Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Estes

Representative

Republican

KS-4

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The Unfair Tax Prevention Act would impose reciprocal taxes on foreign countries that try to charge additional taxes on American businesses operating within their borders. This is intended to discourage other nations from unfairly targeting U.S. companies.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

SponsorRon Estes (R-KS)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and

ChamberHouse

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Facial Recognition Act of 2025

The Unfair Tax Prevention Act would impose reciprocal taxes on foreign countries that try to charge additional taxes on American businesses operating within their borders. This is intended to discourage other nations from unfairly targeting U.S. companies.

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The Unfair Tax Prevention Act would impose reciprocal taxes on foreign countries that try to charge additional taxes on American businesses operating within their borders. This is intended to discourage other nations from unfairly targeting U.S. companies.

Bill Number: 4695
Sponsor: Ron Estes (R-KS)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and
Policy Area: Taxation

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Fact Sheet

Title: Facial Recognition Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4695
Sponsor: Ron Estes (R-KS)
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: The Unfair Tax Prevention Act would impose reciprocal taxes on foreign countries that try to charge additional taxes on American businesses operating within their borders. This is intended to discourage other nations from unfairly targeting U.S. companies.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Unfair Tax Prevention Act would impose reciprocal taxes on foreign countries that try to charge additional taxes on American businesses operating within their borders. This is intended to discourage other nations from unfairly targeting U.S. companies.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Unfair Tax Prevention Act This bill imposes reciprocal taxes on foreign jurisdictions that attempt to impose certain surtaxes on U.S. business operations.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Imposes reciprocal taxes on foreign countries that try to charge additional taxes on American businesses
Aims to prevent other nations from unfairly targeting U.S. companies with extra taxes
Applies to specific surtaxes or levies imposed by foreign jurisdictions on American business operations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would affect American companies doing business internationally, protecting them from being singled out for additional taxes by other countries. It could lead to retaliatory tax measures between the U.S. and its trading partners, potentially increasing costs for consumers and businesses on both sides.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4695, 119th Congress (2025). "Facial Recognition Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4695

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