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H.R. 10609

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To prohibit the establishment, maintenance, and sharing of vehicle fingerprinting databases by the heads of Government agencies, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced
September 24, 2026
Cosponsors (2)
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The Don't Spy On Me Act of 2026 would prohibit federal government agencies from creating or maintaining databases that collect and store vehicle information using automated license plate readers. These "vehicle fingerprinting" databases would link a vehicle's license plate to identifying details such as the vehicle's make, model, color, physical features, or location history. The bill allows individuals or entities whose information is improperly collected to sue the responsible government agency for actual damages, up to $25,000 in civil penalties if the agency deliberately targeted them, plus attorney's fees and court costs, and they can seek court orders to stop the practice. The legislation applies broadly to all federal government agencies as defined under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948. There is no specific funding allocation or implementation timeline included in the bill.

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