A bipartisan effort led by Senators Jeff Merkley, John Kennedy, and Roger Marshall aims to curb the Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition technology, citing concerns over privacy and civil liberties.

The group of 14 lawmakers urges Congress to impose restrictions during the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization, emphasizing the need for rigorous oversight.

Despite TSA’s assertion that the technology enhances security and efficiency, critics raise questions about data collection, access, and potential biases in algorithms.